LYME REGIS R tt Carnival&

August 5th to 12th 2023

A WEEK of seaside events is lined up when Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival Week bursts into life with a fantastic firework display on Friday, August 4 at 9 30pm he pyrotechnic delights from any vantage point along the sea front, he gardens, and enjoy one of the best firework displays along the th coast

The annual extravaganza continues the following afternoon when high-energy mountain bike stunt team Urban Displays perform a series of daring feats on a purpose built rig – tricks that require incredible balance, accuracy and an element of crazy!

Later on Saturday, August 5, Tano Taiko Drummers will play in the Marine Parade shelters at 7pm before a spectacular torchlight procession through the gardens and down onto the beach at 9pm

There are many other events planned throughout the week with some of the highlights including a family dog show, egg catching competitions, and the poignant Candles Down the River, where you can sponsor a candle in memory of a loved one

The programme also includes a duck race, welly wanging, quizzes, avement art coemptions, a beach treasure hunt, teddy bears’ nic, and displays by Lyme Regis Majorettes and Lyme School of t ater, Lyme Regis Sailing Club and gig club will be holding their as, while Lyme Splash will host its Water Polo Championship and there will be free boat rides for children from the local fishermen

The fancy dress wacky wheelbarrow race will return after proving a hit last year, along with a disco at the Marine Theatre

Town crier and chairman of the Regatta and Carnival Committee, Alan Vian, said: “We’ve got some great events planned are we are looking for ward to seeing the man families who come each year to Lyme as well as making n friends

“We are hoping as many people as possible come along an Carnival Week events as all proceeds go to local good causes in Lyme Regis

“We are extremely grateful to our primary sponsors Lyme Bay Holidays and Toad Hall Cottages and all the other wonderful local businesses who are supporting us ”

The week culminates in the grand carnival procession on Saturday, August 12 which makes it way down Pound Street, Broad Street and along the seafront from 8pm

A full listing of events is on the Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival website at lymeregiscarnival co uk or scan the QR code to see what’s on

Lyme Splash is set to go ahead with both its events – a Water Polo Sea Championship and the Lyme Regis to Charmouth Challenge Sea Swim – this summer after years of cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic and poor weather

The water polo championship will be held off the historic Cobb harbour over the weekend of August 5 and 6, tying in with Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival Week

This will be the fourth championship to be held in Lyme Regis in recent years and the largest sea water polo championship in the UK, with 18 teams from around the UK set to compete

The fifth Lyme Splash Lyme Regis to Charmouth Challenge on Sunday, September 3 will see up to 200 swimmers from all over the UK take part, two thirds within 50 miles of Lyme Regis

Limited places in the swim may still be available with more information available on the website www lyme-splash com/lyme-regis-to-charmouthchallenge-sea-swim

Even if you ’ re not taking part in the Water Polo Championship or Sea Swim, you can go along to either event to cheer on participants and help raise funds for good causes.

Charities supported by Lyme Splash this year will include Ghost Fishing UK, which recovers fishing nets from wrecks and the seabed, the Powder Monkeys, B Sharp and Plastic Free Lyme Regis

Anyone can buy rafe tickets online at www lymesplash com/swim-rafe or at the swim, and more information about the events can be found on www.lyme-splash.com