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the Heacham Carnival. Tracey was one of the leading figures in the
Heacham Carnival 2017 campaign to save Heacham Fire Station from closure, in which she
Paris Larham succeeded.
This year, the categories for the winning floats were; Best Family,
Best Group, Best Junior Entry, Best Adult Entry and Best Overall. St.
This year, Heacham Carnival was bigger and better than ever! Mary’s church in Heacham and Heacham Parish Council have joined
The carnival was held on Heacham’s Sports field, packed with together in order to sponsor this event with the prizes for the winners.
traditional stalls and competitions. There were lots of entertainment Norfolk Lavender also provided goody bags for those who took part
for the children, such as, a bouncy castle, rides, bungee jumps and in the parish float.
game stalls. Also, there was plenty of food and drink around the I spoke to Joseph Rumens, Owner of Radio Heacham, He
carnival, with stands such as, Thompsons to a Barbeque and other commented, “There is definitely a lot more floats at this year’s
types of refreshments were available throughout the day. The Royal carnival. And of course Radio Heacham is here yet again. I think the
British Legion, Guide Dogs Trust and Sedgeford Pre School were also Carnival is a great way to bring the community together and our radio
present at the carnival. station can’t wait to come back next year!”
As usual the traditional parade left from College Drive with all
different floats; Heacham Minors, Radio Heacham, Heacham Judo
Club, The Force of Heacham, Bob Me Builder, Heacham Youth and
Community Trust, Coastguards, Pocahontas (400 years since death),
St Mary’s Parish Church, Messy Church, Snettisham Beach Sailing
Club, Dave Curtis and Joshy Chilvers on mobility scooters (Grumpy
Old People in Training) and Mandy Cobb with her horses, Bobby and
Boyo. When waiting for these floats to arrive at the Heacham Sports
field, I also saw Harley Davidson Riders Club of Great Britain Anglia
region become a float of the parade. The parade was accompanied by
the City of Norwich Brass Band with a street collection in aid of West
Norfolk Mind.

This year results are as follows; Will Wonka and the Chocolate
Factory (Heacham Judo Club) won the best group prize, the Best
Junior Award went to the Rainbows as Pocohontas, the Best Family
Award went to the McGinn Family (Bob the Builder), the Best Adult
Entry went to Dave Curtis and Joshy Chilvers (Grumpy old people)
and the trophy for the best overall float was won by the Guymer family
for Star Wars.

Two of the fire engines from Heacham Fire Station were also part
of the carnival parade. But, one of the fire stations carried a very
special message to the village during the parade and at the carnival
itself. This particular fire engine had a banner across the front of the
fire engine saying, “Thank you, Tracey, we will never forget you.” This
was significant because this year was the first carnival since Tracey
Swann’s death, who loved her village and did everything she could to
help and support her community. She was also the former organiser of