It's time to party at Bexhill Carnival

The message to Bexhill is this...Forget the credit crunch and have a week of fun at the longest running carnival on the Sussex coast.

This year Bexhill Carnival will be joined in the Polegrove on Saturday July 25 by the Heart Angels from Heart FM. They will be on hand giving out loads of goodies and opportunity to win ITune vouchers.

On Sunday there will be an open-air church service at the Colonnade from 8pm, then on Monday July 20 a childrens' recycled boat race at the model boating lake in Egerton Park from 5.30pm, for which entry is free.

Tuesday sees the round-the-town pram push starting from the West Station at approximately 7.30pm - there is still time to enter this fun event, so phone 01424 736641 for details.

Wednesday night means Carnival quiz night at Christchurch Methodist church in Springfield road; the event begins at 7.30pm, and costs 5 entrance per person which includes a hearty ploughman's supper.

Thursday evening is a chance to make a little money - there will be a Carnival boot sale in the Polegrove from 6pm, with cars 5 entrance, vans 7 and public free.

Friday night is time for the now legendary Party In The Polegrove from 6pm featuring The Fabulous 6Ts, The Rockin Berries, Dyamond Dance, Grand Firework Display, 60s Fancy Dress competition with various prizes, and other attractions. Admission to the Party In The Polegrove is 5 for adults, 2 for under 16s, and a group ticket to cover two adults and two under 16s will cost 12.

Carnival Day itself on Saturday July 25 is a highlight of the year in Bexhill and begins with a procession followed by a whole afternoon of entertainment in the Polegrove including laser clay pigeon shooting, Heart FM, a fun dog show, Senlack Highsteppers, Robertson Pipe and Drum Academy, and much more. Admission to the Polegrove will cost just 1.

Shaws Carnival Funfair will be open from Wednesday through Saturday with reduced prices on Wednesday and Thursday.