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Hatherleigh Carnival · The people behind the parade

Who’s Who

Meet the Carnival Committee: the friendly (and often colourful) bunch of volunteers who keep Hatherleigh Carnival alive.

Volunteers since 1903
Six smiling members of the Hatherleigh Carnival Committee covered in coloured powder, posing inside a giant painted Colour Run photo frame in the town centre The committee at the Colour Run, June 2026
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The Carnival Committee

Meet the team

The volunteers who plan, fundraise, organise and generally make the magic happen, so that Hatherleigh Carnival keeps rolling year after year.

Cartoon illustration of Laura Barrs, Chair of Hatherleigh Carnival Committee, smiling, with blonde hair in a messy bun, sunglasses on her head, droplet earrings and a hi-vis bib

Laura Barrs

Chair Cartoon of Laura Barrs after the carnival weekend, with a messy bun, sunglasses askew on her head, tired eyes and a faltering smile
Cartoon illustration of Nicola Jones, Vice Chair and Minutes Secretary of Hatherleigh Carnival Committee, with long dark brown hair, brown eyes, a warm smile and a hi-vis bib over a dark hoodie

Nicola Jones

Vice Chair & Minutes Secretary Cartoon of Nicola Jones after the carnival weekend, with slightly messy hair, tired eye bags and a faltering smile
Cartoon illustration of Rebecca Chown, Secretary of Hatherleigh Carnival Committee, with a big beaming smile, glasses and swept-back light brown hair, wearing a green coat and a hi-vis bib

Rebecca Chown

Secretary Cartoon of Rebecca Chown after the carnival weekend, looking tired and dishevelled with messy hair, dark circles and a wobbly smile
Cartoon illustration of Louise Bater, Treasurer of Hatherleigh Carnival Committee, laughing, with big curly dark brown hair with blonde highlights, a dark top and a hi-vis bib

Louise Bater

Treasurer Cartoon of Louise Bater after the carnival weekend, looking tired and dishevelled with messy hair, dark circles and a wobbly smile
Cartoon illustration of Donna Marie, Hatherleigh Carnival Programme Secretary, with a big smile, brown eyes, brown hair scraped back, a purple polo shirt and a hi-vis bib

Donna Marie

Programme Secretary Cartoon of Donna Marie after the carnival weekend, with loosely tied, messy wavy hair, dark circles and a wobbly smile
Cartoon illustration of Cindy Squire, Hatherleigh Carnival Programme Secretary, smiling, with dark brown curly hair, silver hoop earrings, a blue scarf and a hi-vis bib

Cindy Squire

Programme Secretary Cartoon of Cindy Squire after the carnival weekend, with wild messy curls, one missing earring, dark circles and a wobbly smile
Cartoon illustration of Rob Reynolds, who handles traffic management for Hatherleigh Carnival, with short grey hair and a flicked-up fringe, a grey beard, a check shirt and a hi-vis bib

Rob Reynolds

Traffic Management Cartoon of Rob Reynolds after the carnival weekend, with a flattened quiff, tired eyes, dark circles and a cigarette
Cartoon illustration of Sarah Hurford-Brenan, Hatherleigh Carnival Committee Member, in a khaki green baseball cap and sunglasses, with a playful pout, stud earrings and a hi-vis bib

Sarah Hurford-Brennan

Committee Member Cartoon of Sarah Hurford-Brenan after the carnival weekend, cap and sunglasses askew, looking tired with a cigarette hanging from her mouth
Portraits coming soon! For now, please enjoy these artist’s impressions.
Join the committee

Fancy joining us?

We’re always looking for new faces and fresh ideas. Whether you can spare a few hours or fancy taking on a role, we’d love to hear from you.

Volunteer with us Get in touch Meet the Tar Barrel team

Support your carnival

Keep the flames burning

Since 1903, Hatherleigh Carnival has lit up our town with blazing tar barrels, floats and fun. It’s run entirely by volunteers, and every donation helps cover road closures, insurance and safety costs, keeping this unique tradition burning bright.

Make a one-time donation

Every donation, big or small, helps keep Hatherleigh Carnival running.

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