Carnival season is now upon upon us.

The carnival dates for 2017 are as follows:

Saturday, September 2, Seaton; Saturday, September 9, Colyton; Saturday, September 16, Axminster; Saturday, September 23, Sidmouth; Saturday, September 30, Budleigh Salterton; Saturday, October 14, Exmouth; Saturday, October 21, Ottery St Mary and Saturday, October 28, Honiton.

The East Devon Carnival committee is planning two festive processions, with the first on Friday, December 1, in Seaton, and the second on Saturday, December 2, in Honiton.