Members of Griffens CC take to the sky for this year’s Bridgwater Carnival, with their theme ‘The Great Air Race’.

After lengthy discussions, the theme was a result of two merged ideas – “magnificent men and their flying machines” and, in normal Griffens style, a twist on a classic with the idea with “Around the world in 80 days”, to make ‘The Great Air Race’.

Each individual member brought a specific set of skills to the design table, with collaboration and sharing research to craft the theme together.   

A spokesperson for Griffens CC said: “After such a high last year, we were eager to get back to the drawing board and start on this year’s entry.  With many meetings and ideas being thrown around, the more we discussed our theme for the year the more excited everyone got.”

They added: “This year the club have come as one to put our stage show together and to build this year's cart and every single member is excited for the road. Without the hard work and dedication from our stage captain Tracy Martin and cart captain Dave Jennings, this year would not have been achievable – would certainly not have been enjoyable.” 

Club members:

President – Michael Hancock

Chairman – Andrew Stone 

Vice Chairman – Martin Langford

Secretary – Emily Painter

Club Captain – Reece Baker

Vice-Captain – Dee Cottee

Treasurer – James Baker

The club would also like to thank members, including: Rhiannon Clapham, Oliver Edwards, Emily Painter, Robin Fletcher, Donna hockey, Liza Maguire, Kizzy Maguire, Susan Ashford, Ellie Miller, Vikki Rees, Holly Whitcombe, Mel Lane, Jordan Hayne, Kimberley Parr, Leah Turner, Charlotte Ball, Maxine Hares, Lena Haskins, Sannon Marsh, Lucy Harris, Daisy Caller, Kieran Davey  Life Members: Andy Burton, Dee Cottee, Sue Dunster, Marion Hancock, Mike Hancock, Dave Jennings, Paul Kingston, Kev Lane, Martin Langford, Amy Love, Tracy Martin

Tom Spender, Bill Richards, Rick Richards, Andrew Stone, Ken Tucker, Jim Upham, Kev Upham, Anna Upham, Steve Miles, Jeanette Coles, Sam Coles, Martin Lewis VPS: Linnie Wallis, Kelly Rowe, Steve Britten, Adrian Baker, Andy Bennett, Tony Cottee, Nathan Cross, Liza Fell, Jason Fishlock, Gary guy-Gibbens, Barry Hill, Daniel Kallik, Louise Phillips, James Wants, James Baker, Tim Martin, Ashley Quinn, Gary Lawrence Helpers: Katey Martin, Ava Turner, Caitlin Jackson, Caitlyn Carter, Eloise Tolchard, Skyla Dalley, Ruby Jenkins, Max Grey, Sienna Hall, Kelsey Upham.