The highlight of the Smalltown year is finally upon us – it’s Carnivoo Day! In common with other local media outlets, SomersetClive will be reporting on nothing else for the next 48 hours. Some of the stories may even be a direct copy of stories from previous years with only the dates changed.
Come rain or shine residents and visitors will be thronging the streets tonight, with the hands of small children clutching glowsticks purchased at vast expense from street pedlars keen to make a quick buck.
Oft described as the ‘Greatest Free Show on Earth’ attendees are to be reminded that, although you can get away without putting money into the collection tins, this marks you out to those around you as a ‘cheap skate’ and you’d be advised to take a pocketful of cash to donate.