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Pulham Market Carnival is a Jaw-dropping sight awash with fun




All eyes were on man-eating sharks, treasure-hungry pirates and other sea dwellers as Pulham Market Carnival made a triumphant return.

Now in its 52nd year, the spectacle featured some brilliantly crafted creations as people embraced the theme of Under the Sea.

Carnival fans lined the streets, cheering on the procession as it passed through the village.

Children from Pulham Primary School embraced the theme.
Children from Pulham Primary School embraced the theme.
Staff of CTS dived in to the challenge.
Staff of CTS dived in to the challenge.
A feet of engineering: Pulham Players thought they had bitten off more than they could chew when they took on this Jaws-inspired float.
A feet of engineering: Pulham Players thought they had bitten off more than they could chew when they took on this Jaws-inspired float.
Carnival judge Louis de Bernières. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Carnival judge Louis de Bernières. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Pulham Players with their Jaws inspired float. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Pulham Players with their Jaws inspired float. Picture: Mark Bullimore

After coming to a stop on The Green, people were treated to a host of entertainment, thanks to Gislingham Silver Band, a bouncy castle, stalls, mini horses and dancing displays.

The village’s two pubs, the Falcon and The Crown, laid on special food for the event.

Committee member Sarah Veness said it had been another fantastic day in the event’s proud history.

These three scallywags were on the hunt for bounty.
These three scallywags were on the hunt for bounty.
Poseidon put in an appearance.
Poseidon put in an appearance.
Hello, sailor: Members of Tribe All Fitness came ashore for the day.
Hello, sailor: Members of Tribe All Fitness came ashore for the day.
Pulham Youth Club. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Pulham Youth Club. Picture: Mark Bullimore

“It went really well,” she said. “The weather was perfect and lots of people came out to support us, which was great to see.

“It was another brilliant year for float entries. It never fails to surprise me how much effort people put in. The creativity and sheer manpower which must be needed to make everything is incredible.”

This year’s floats were judged by Louis de Bernières, author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, which won the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize Best Book in 1995.

The prize for the best adult float went to the Pulham Players, for their Jaws-inspired creation.

Pulham Primary School. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Pulham Primary School. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Messy Church’s float. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Messy Church’s float. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Pulham Youth Club. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Pulham Youth Club. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Florence School of Dance. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Florence School of Dance. Picture: Mark Bullimore

Pulham Market Primary School won the children’s category, while the walking float prize went to Tribe All Fitness.

“We would like to thank everyone in the community for their support, which they give every single year, because, without it, the carnival simply wouldn’t happen,” added Ms Veness.

Money raised from the day, which is still being counted, will go towards organising next year’s carnival, with plans already under way for the 2025 event.

To see more pictures of the fantastic Pulham Market Carnival, grab a copy of the Diss Express.



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