Once again in July the streets of Stowmarket were thronged with locals and visitors as the Carnival Procession wended its way from the Meadlands to the Recreation Ground. And as the floats, bands, dancers, walkers, and tractors went past, an army of volunteers collected donations in the red Carnival buckets.
Every year the Stowmarket Carnival brings colour, music and community spirit to the town with thousands enjoying three days of family-fun, and the bucket collection is a vital element in keeping this wonderful tradition alive.
This year we were delighted to collect £885 during the procession, and a further £187 on the Rec, and this will go towards the £30,000 needed to bring the sights sounds and smiles of this beloved community event back in 2026!
We would like to thank all the generous individuals who donated – or funded their children’s and grandchildren’s donations!
And we would also like to thank all the people who carried buckets for us – they were getting mighty heavy towards the end of the parade.
So, how did you think it went? We would love to hear your views – email us, message us, or comment on Facebook.
