Dads Last Drive | 100 ft Long Big Bridgwater Carnival Carts | Modified Truck

[@MrDbone75]

A very good Monday morning to you all from Wellington Somerset

[@Catscratch29]

Hi, I saw you whilst I was at Bridgwater Carnival, I loved your cart, I have Autism. all my love from Amelia

[@antonlivingstone]

❤❤❤❤ That was nice I like all the lights god did a very good job🎉

[@regularguy3665]

This has genuinely made me think about coming to at least one of the shows next year. My little girl would love it I reckon.

[@toddy3770]

Just watched all the carnivals on you tube ,just amazing, well done all,

[@JoshuaAldridge-z6s]

I love the vagbonds carnival cart

[@timothyfry8470]

Those carnival trailers are really cool

[@ericaschenbrenner9815]

Float looked awesome, you English know how to enjoy holiday...^~^_✓

[@rward393]

Hi Jemma, A great vidio, many years ago as a truck driver for over 37 years I came across the Bridgewater carnival, I swore I would bring my wife and kids to see this marvellous wonder you put on, so in the early 2000s, I tried but we could not find a hotels with vacancy’s, so we drove (wife did some of the driving ) from Stevenage in Hertfordshire to see the carnival and then drove back after it finished , a very long day but my wife and kids loved it .

[@janettewarren3062]

Hi, it's best to book early. Also, try a little distance away, so it's not a long drive back , but glad you all enjoyed watching. Take care

[@monkeybizniz2095]

Hi Jemma. Thanks for this interesting & informative video on how the Vagabonds CC prepare for Bridgwater Carnival. That narrow lane that leads to & from the shed must be stressful to tow the amazing carts down. I've been down there on a bicycle ride, and it's a boneshaker. The Luxor cart was awesome, as are all the Vagabonds carts. They're up there with the best of the Bridgwater Clubs. 👍💥👌

[@janettewarren3062]

Thanks from all the vagabonds your comment is appreciated. Take care , and happy Christmas.

[@petemoring67]

Must be quite sad to see the carts coming toward you all unlit! - After all the Joy & Activity they were bringing Folk just a short while earlier 😞

[@richardtaylor3086]

Brilliant Jemma great work from the carnival club👏👏

[@benaubrey6651]

Very good video, people can see how much work goes into the carnivals. Cart was impressive. We came down from Herefordshire to Weston- super mare but your generator must have failed. Must be gutting when it goes wrong after all the work that goes in.

[@janettewarren3062]

So glad you watched and enjoyed it. We did have some problems, but the A team was on it the next day, problems solved and ready for the rest of the carnivals. Just Wells tonight, Friday, and Glastonbury on Saturday, but the work is not done then as the cart gets taken back to Bridgwater. Sunday, the cart gets put back into the shed to be striped. Light bulbs are the first job. So, there is plenty to keep everyone busy. Take care

[@typhoonda2]

Just WOW!. That looks incredible.

[@nigelking7537]

Just love carnival all the carts are brilliant this year fantastice efforts by everyone

[@terrywalker4733]

Another great show this year Jemma well done to you and all the team. Thank you for what you all do. Best Wishes.

[@JasonSessions-y1c]

Jemma you are amazing in what you do for the carnival and your own work as a truck driver. I'm proud of you ❤

[@hfraat25]

ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT A CREDIT TO ALL INVOLVED. THANK YOU LOVELY LADY. ❤

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

That's a helluva parade, with all the lights, design and construction. Good work, Beautiful Jem, and I'm glad your dad's "retirement ride" was a good one.

[@christheDevoniantrucker]

I used to collect UPVC frames out the place next door to your shed, didn’t know it was a carnival club just thought it was a joinery workshop lol. That lane isn’t the best so fair play to you and your dad getting them out without damages

[@traceyhiggins-gt2fm]

Love this Jemma,keep trying to see u at each carnival for a selfie but haven't seen u yet. Great entry,well done xxx

[@medler2110]

What an amazing community effort to make all those outstanding carnival floats and put on a great show.

[@sphelectrical]

Very cool 🎉think this needs a visit next year 😊

[@2626stephen]

Cracking one. Lot of time ⏲️ and effort gone into showing a nice cart. Thanks again jemma and a well done to all involved

[@80sLiving]

Thank you for taking the time creating this excellent 'behind the scenes video' extremely interesting how much dedication and work that goes into making all this happen, fantastic cart this year and love the fact you used a great older track and not used a modern one. There are so many great tracks gone by that get forgotten about so full marks for this, look forward to another vid in this years procession if you are doing one, Superb! :)

[@pauldixon3677]

Lovely insight to all the hard work by the carnival crew before, during and after Jemma. We lost our Carnival in Yeovil so Bridgewater is the nearest to go to. Thanks for loading and sharing this.

[@restdayadventure]

great to see the hard work involved in the carnival carts. Glad the weather got better in Bridgwater for you all as rain and wind was strong when I passed my class 1 in the town on the Thursday before this years Carnival. Keep up the hard work Jemma

[@Robert-w4k8p]

Absolutely incredible, what an achievement. Congratulations to everyone involved. What a wonderful event for local people. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@vinnyanthony23]

Brilliant vid Jem and Vaggies have a brilliant cart this year👍 well done all 👏

[@purplerunner1715]

Absolutely fantastic cart, everyone that have been working on it or supporting it in any way should be super proud of themselves, same goes for all the other carts as well. Bringing some joy and smiles is always a good thing.

[@jwoolgars]

I'm Somerset born & bred - loved this!!!

[@martinbootneck]

Stunning cart, well done to everyone involved. I've been waiting for this vid and it hasn't disappointed, it has cheered me up on what is a sad day for me. Thanks for sharing Jemz. ❤

[@foreversingle1975]

My first time there this year, fantastic show and squibbing was amazing

[@Zsolti0NYM]

The drive from the shed to the main road looked pretty difficult, because of the narrow lane, but you were flawless with your tractor. The combination turned out fantastic, the Egyptian theme was a very good choice. It's obvious the carnival is a well organized event, where everybody knows what to do. The crowd along the route was massive and I'm sure they really enjoyed the colorful vehicles. You, your dad and the whole team did a fantastic job and thanks to your efforts everything was a big success. It's great we could look behind the scenes. Awesome work and vlog Jemma. 🥰😄

[@malcolmwhite6144]

Hi Jemma thanks for yet again another very professional video congratulations to your Dad and the crew - we all always look forward to your vids and the variety you bring to us all stay safe Malc uk 🇬🇧 😊

[@LordClunk]

I've never been to Bridgewater carnival. I think I might make an effort to go next year.

[@niallreeves4539]

Great team work guys. Be proud of yourselves.

[@captaintorch983]

Wow! I am gobsmacked, never seen anything like it in my life! Are these carnivals on every year down in the South west? The cart was absolutely fantastic, an amazing achievement. I cannot imagine the amount of work involved in building it, congratulations to everyone involved. Thanks for posting Jemma. x

[@janettewarren3062]

Yes, they are put on every year. Bridgwater is the first one of 7. Please look up sumerset carnivals this will give you the dates and times of each carnival. Take care

[@djc1234]

You can tell you are born for this, it's definitely in your blood -- excellent & calm, professional driving.

[@JoshuaAldridge-z6s]

Number one local tonight and your band from here

[@stevecompton7197]

Thanks Jemma that was a great insight to what's involved fantastic work everyone

[@michaelbenton4117]

What can one say, another fine video. But most of all another great carnival and carnival float. .Although you did not win , it's the taking part and friendship that matter. Well done Jemma and team and happy birthday to your Dad.

[@mwade6982]

What an amazing event

[@themeparkremixes]

this was my sisters favourite float

[@kevinpiper9754]

Nice too see one of our tractors being used I work for new Holland

[@janettewarren3062]

Thank you. It's looks a bit different now 😊 take care

[@keithbuck2424]

Great job jemma the carnival was beautiful

[@paulwatterson1688]

Amazing cart and team. Well done Vagabonds 👏🏻

[@Jase_potter]

I have loved your cart this year. As a fan of carnival I appreciate everyone’s hard work they put in every year. Everyone should be super proud with what they have achieved this year!

[@stewartwen1]

Excellent! The first time I saw the Carnival, it was in Bristol, I was amazed at the length of the floats, and complexity of them. Well done to all in the team!

[@barrydyer6543]

Thank you for taking us to carnival, we done have this type of of event in my part of the world,

[@mervwhitney7229]

Thanks Jemma, I remember you driving the carnival float last year. You are a very talented bunch!

[@isbjrn358]

nice words and a heartwarming tribute to your dads carnival-journey over a lot of years

[@collintrolan283]

It was great to see you and the cart looked amazing

[@cabovermike]

That went well , what a fantastic display, well done to all involved,.

[@stephenbrockway1626]

Your Dad is a very talented man Adding his bit , skills to carnival Converting that Tug . For Vagabons Well done all , enjoy . The Somerset , C circuit 😊

[@Jacko-46]

They do look amazing big respect to all of you for doing these things for people’s enjoyment

[@JetDom767]

Awesome video Jemma its awesome to see your other endeavours. Hope your dad enjoys some quiet time after all he has done for the carnival!

[@janettewarren3062]

😂 you would think, but they have had a few problems, so John, Barry, Lee, Chris, Mike, and jemma has been busy fixing things. I think they are ready for a rest. Take care

[@JetDom767]

@@janettewarren3062 You too Mrs W 😃

[@rogerlee6599]

Thanks Jemma ! I hope everybody involved with the Carnival had a really enjoyable evening & a good time was had by all staff & members of public etc. ! A+ truly spectacular looking Float with care & attention paid in it's construction, extraction, hitching up & driving in the Carnival & again afterwards, by all those involved, your Dad, yourself & the other support vehicle drivers . . . WELL DONE . . . performed without a hitch/problem(s) remembering the necessary vital paperwork & pins etc. remaining alert & vigilant throughout the course of the Carnival, before, during & afterwards . . . 100% 👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ !

[@colinshearring3934]

Amazing to see the work that goes into getting ready My first proper job was working at BCL from 86-89 and of course being from outside of Somerset had no idea what carnival was until first time and the glow that would come from parkway I lived in the then new estate opposite cellophane car park

[@scots_knight4706]

Hi Jemma, thanks for the great video and insight into how the carnival works. It looked spectacular and amazing how everyone worked so hard to put on such a great show. Happy trucking 😁

[@Davidjeng049]

They are nearly as long as our Road trains here in Australia. Looks like fun.

[@stephenbrockway1626]

Amazing cart Jemma , Dad must be proud . Not sure y you headed the video. Dads last drive . Been there done it myself . The stress at times But then perhaps , that’s what carnival is all about 😂😂

[@smithmichaelw]

Love watching, you do such a nice job. Thanks again. 👋🇺🇸

[@SuburbanDon]

Very interesting. Congrats to your dad.

[@Daryl_Dolce]

Ryan’s a lucky man

[@michaelkeen5010]

What a fabulous effort by you all, absolutely stunning cart.👍

[@pauloakley1664]

Wow what an amazing video its really interesting to see all of the teamwork and effort that goes on behind the scenes having been at spectator you don't fully understand how much is involved. You and all your colleagues should be really proud of each other as should all the other carnival teams. 👏👏👌

[@christinegibbins6105]

Many thanks Jemma, Congratulations to your Dad on a job well done and the Cart Crew. Brilliant. Take care.

[@fire_stick]

This looks amazing, I had no idea this existed, I will be goo this year for sure !

[@alanm8175]

Brilliant Jem great vid as always 👍😁

[@tjlifts4068]

I saw you at all the carnivals so far jemma. At burnham I thought you were dressed up really good as the driver.

[@nigeltomes3964]

Absolutely brilliant well done xx

[@Wawalsh1234]

What a heritage, please explain more about this parade.

[@twig7198]

there are 7 guy fawkes carnivals - bridgwater, north petherton, Wells, Glastonbury, Shepton mallet, weston Super mare and Burnham on sea. I'm pretty sure that the clubs are the same in each carnival but I could be wrong. they celebrate the event of guy fawkes failing to blow up parliament. it's claimed that these 7 carnivals are some of the biggest illuminated carnivals in the world. they last for around 2 hours and theres a massive variety of theming throughout the carts. the club that won this year was ramblers cc (they won last year too)

[@daveysmith7580]

Once again a really interesting video, lovely to see local people getting involved in community events. The carnival carts are amazing and a testament to everyone's hard work. An excellent commentary from your good self and a fantastic final drive from your dad.💖💖

[@janettewarren3062]

Thank you. Yes, these carnivals are good for the community it's like a man shed, but for anybody, it's good that you can learn new skills while meeting friends. Like measuring out the distances for the electric to jigging out the holes for the socket. Cutting out the shapes. It's all there if you want to learn. Take care and thank you

[@kierandavey8225]

That was such an amazing video! Many years ago i was briefly in the carnival and i really want to get back into it. Its so inspiring watching your video and seeing all the work you guys do as i used to just turn up, dance on the cart and go home. So much respect for you all and btw, what a great cart! Well done yall! ❤

[@malikdigger4544]

Awesome Jemma wonderful video content

[@keefr22]

What an incredible effort by everyone involved Jemma - completely spectacular work!!

[@Farmerphil500]

Hi Jemma I didn't know you was a tractor driver as well 😂😂 I drive a John Deere on the arable farm where I work 👍 Absolutely brilliant that carnival float well done to all involved....keep up the good work Jemma...superb video's 👍👍

[@robertwilliamUK]

You're No. 1 when I'm checking my Lotto games, about as much chance as e.g. getting Hockey Ball/s sausaged between double Tyres on Wheels on an Axle

[@duncanlang4176]

HI Jemma what a fantastic carnival , all the hard work put in by everyone on the floats . what a great pleasure it must have been for for Dad to drive the float after all the years he has worked on the truck . The great idea he had of transforming the ford lorry to be able to pull the float. Look like all your family were took part in the carnival , your dad looked to enjoy having his make up put on. All the best

[@peterireland2122]

Great video Jemma, those floats look amazing.

[@timjames7869]

Absolutely fantastic! Love it, well done!

[@eamonkelly2792]

That was an excellent video Jemma, those carnival carts were amazing , you and all the vagabonds should be really proud of what ye have achieved 🎉🎉

[@JohnMorley-yi8jt]

Great show Las it looked fab jemmy keep up the good work your one of the best 👌 ❤

[@robertdavies922]

What a great video - love to see it! 🎉

[@mattboa8494]

it was an amazing carnival the whole atmosphere was fantastic you all do an amazing job building and showing thanks for sharing what people don't get to see take care and stay safe

[@raybrophy1297]

Super vlog Jemma...wow what a fantastic crew and your cart looks super...well done ..

[@blackbob3358]

Fabulous insight in to "carnival towns", to some one who do'nt have a bleeding carnival no more. Council said they ca'nt get the authorization to shut the roads off. They can stop the sodding roads any time they like. We do'nt live on the M1 !!

[@downtheallotment]

Looks amazing. I’m going to have to come next year

[@andrewbird1205]

It's amazing that your club built the cart its a piece of art ❤

[@stevefarmer3381]

Hi Jemma that was stunning your all a great team 🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@WestfieldFreshAir]

Wow, what an incredible acheivement.

[@gemstar93]

This is such a brilliant video thank you so much 🎉

[@RobinPalmerTV]

This is so so interesting. What a great team of people you all are. Your accent is so much stronger when you’re around them!

[@DaveAndrews-d6l]

Nice one Jemma your float looked fantastic well done to all brilliant job

[@andrewpaggett391]

Brilliant carnival video jemma all carts very good good luck to your dad hope to catch you one day and say hello you have nice day keep on trucking❤🎉🎉

[@trevorpearson1832]

Hi Jemma. Great video as always. The carts look fantastic.👍

[@6robertdavey]

Spotted you (I think) leaving Coneygarth Truckstop earlier today (21st. NOV. '23) as I was going in.

[@Kristian-NH7740SLE]

you drive the best tractor. nice

[@seanohalloran]

What an awesome video !!! Love the carnival floats and we are missing out up here in Yorkshire. Thank you for sharing this, perhaps we need a road trip next year to catch a carnival.

[@Devon_Ollie]

Fascinating video Jemma thanks for sharing. I love to watch the Carnivals and I’m always in awe of how much time and effort must go into the carts. I know a few people involved in the various circuits and they all enjoy it very much. Keep up the good work 👍🏻