I drive 100ft truck in the UK pulling 2 trailers legally | Guy Fawkes carnival | Somerset
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- I drive a 100ft carnival cart with 2 trailers at Burnham on Sea carnival for Vagabonds carnival club. I have been involved in carnival all of my life and as a young girl alway wanted to drive the cart so I got my hgv license and now I drive the cart every November getting around the 7 Somerset carnival on the guy Fawkes carnival circuit.
Hope you enjoy a little insight to behind the scenes of moving a carnival cart
Great job again Jemma, wow you look like an Egyptian goddess in your costume. Driving that length of a vehicle is a master class job, great job to all involved..
I used to go the Bridgwater carnivals during my teenage years, I'm now 80, and would I go squibing, fantastic fun but quite dangerous, I guess it's heavily regulated now. I now live in Norfolk and not been to the Somerset carnivals for years. I love your accent reminds me of home.
Thank you for your comment. Sending big hugs from somerset. Take care
These vids clearly show just how skillful you are as a driver. You are an inspiration to all, well done and keep it up❤
What a great video Jemma you must be very proud with great skills to drive the cart well done ❤
This is amazing Jemma...!!
Thank you for sharing with us...xx
Another great start to the weekend, thanks Jemz. Big respect to you and everyone who is involved with the carnival.
You guys work so hard and it's great seeing big crowds even in the atrocious weather. ❤
I ain't Jemma but I also do carnival this year are club well it's doing bad this year - shambles
Great video Jemma, lovely to see behind the scenes
Congratulations to all of you on a wonderful carnival cart. Managed to get to Bridgewater this year; a wonderful effort by all participants. Watch your blogs every week. Both educational and entertaining at the same time. Brilliant.
You definitely are one skilled truck driver especially driving that carnival float around ❤❤❤
As someone who grew up on the Wiltshire/Somerset border and who used to go to the Somerset Carnivals every year as a kid this was ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING!
We used to go to either Glastonbury or North Pertherton every year in the 1990s, but I also lived in Taunton in 2007 so went to Wellington that year, and was on the 'Best Local Float' at Taunton in that with Wiveliscombe YFC's take on "The Wurzels"!
I have great memories of the carnivals as a kid (Burgers & Candy Floss, the warmth of all those old fashioned non-energy-saving bulbs as the floats went by and throwing pennies at the charity trailers), but the floats that stick in my mind are the ones where the generator has broken down: It must take guts to get up on one of these floats and dance for and hour or more with lights and sound, but to keep going in the dark takes real commitment. Even worse for the tableaus...
Always made sure to give them an extra big clap and cheer! Hope it keeps going for many years to come!
Thank you for your comment. Have a good Christmas. Take care
Another great video jemma and congratulations on a fantastic cart ❤
A hidden Jem driving the trailer 😉.. well done , gr8 efforts by everyone 🥳
Looks like a full time job for some building and preparing the cart. There must be a lot of willing people involved. Congratulations to everyone involved on what is a very entertaining and professional job.
Thank you and take care
Brilliant video, its amazing how big your carnival trucks are and you should all be proud of the display. Looks mega, wish i lived closer i would come and see them.
Your makeup is very cute, just like your costume. Looks like this was another awesome event with a big crowd, who really enjoyed the carts. Your job driving the tug wasn't easy, because the route was narrow with challenging turns, but of course you were flawless again. These old streets were not designed for huge vehicles like these carnival carts, but at least there's plenty of help for the drivers. Fantastic vlog again Jemma, I really enjoy these carnival videos.
Hiya Jemma so glad I got to meet you on Glastonbury line up yesterday thank you for the advise of how to join a club well done for completing all of the 7 carnivals all the best for next year
I've only just started following your channel and wish I'd found it before the carnival as I live in Burnham. Would definitely have given you a wave! Great skill in taking that round the tight streets Jemma. Awesome work!
Hi Jemma. Another great video giving us an insight into what goes on for the carnival. Looks a lot of work, but also great fun. 😎
Even tho I'm not Jemma warron I also do carnival and I'm 9 years old and I do it we dance for 1 hour fun but hard and building is great if u want to know my club shambles cc did gambling last year
Stirling Job !! Absolutely incredible to watch. What a superb driver and fantastic team backing her up! I’m a Class 1 driver so completely appreciate the skills on display in this operation. I also grew up in Blackpool Loved the Lighted Trams every year but this double float tops them all. Fabulous 🎉
Hi jemma great video we was at Weston-super-Mare we saw the float the lights was off but it looked amazing we all started to clapping to appreciate the hard work to all of you
Thank you. Take care
You're welcome and you take care can't wait for next year
Morning Jemma. Brilliant driving by u. The carnival procession looks amazing 👍
Hi Jemma,
Thanks for another great video I'm totally amazed by the whole carnival thing, the level of work that goes into making everything look so good is just amazing.
Your driving skills are brilliant, such an awkward vehicle in such tight spaces good job the road crew are there to be your eyes for the most tricky bits.
Happy trucking 😊
Hi Jemma
I was at Burnham carnival.
I gave you a thumbs up and you waved at me as you drove past early on in the route near a pub.
You guys once again did a great job.
I also saw you at Shepton.
See you next year.
Thank you. TKe care
Watching all the various carnival clubs floats put me in mind of my uncle and auntie who were Dudley Bowers Amusements and travelling show people who used to build their own rides. They used to move around the country from town to town and I can picture their maroon colour Scammell Highwayman that was converted to a diesel generator. Fun times. I’m not sure if the Carnival world have their own Guild like the Showmen, but if not they deserve to. Absolutely incredible what you guys achieve by all pulling together to bring joy into people’s lives. I applaud all of you. 👏
I really enjoyed that! it just popped up as a random on the 'tube feed. Great skills, great videography and great commentary.
What a great video Jemma, shows what a true professional driver you are, and shows the enthusiasm and efforts to get that cart ready each year.👍
Thank you for all your carnival videos you have given me the push I needed to join a carnival club for 2024
Only catching up on carnival vids. Jaz some float fairplay to ye.
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Love your videos, they give an amazing insight into your driving skills and given us a whole new insight into large vehicle drivers. I never knew there was so much to it. And I have to say my approach to HGV’s has changed immeasurably because of you❤
Brilliant video. Absolutely loved watching this seeing behind the scenes. Like you said that the drivers doesn’t get noticed as much. But they should get appreciated the most as you have the biggest and most important job of them all
Saw the Carnival at Wells - another night of fairly poor weather! No photos of you just a video of the cart. The while event is an incredible spectacle.
Nice one jemma interesting 👍 one. You would be glad to get back in the warmth.
Hi jemma just want to say brilliant video great to see the work involved
I really love what you do with the carnival truck and your daily work ❤
These Floats are mad. You have a talent driving something that wide and long.
Fantastic video Jemma, brings back more memories of carnival time. I remember getting cold and wet waiting for the carnival to turn up sometimes. I had no idea that it takes an army to run a cart for carnival.
Congratulations and well done!! The cart and you all look fab!! Your dedication to this is awe-inspiring!! This is a team effort by all party's involved to make these amazing carnivals possible .. a big thankyou to you all .. your hard work doesn't go unnoticed and is very appreciated .. well done ❤️❤️👏🏼👏🏼🥰
This was was absolutely brilliant Gemm , you and every one involved deserve recognition , as the team effort goes above and beyond and the end result is just mind blowing xxxx
Great video jemma ❤❤
Thank you for sharing this Gemma and team. I have always been interested in fairgrounds, this encompases all those skills, that I think many don't appreciate, engineering, health and safety, forward planning, art, carpentry and woodwork, team work and co-ordination, planning for the unexpected. Versatility, on the fly adapting, electrical and electronic skills. Design abilities. I think many of those involved in this work could work in almost any job. Thank you all for your dedication, sacrifices, countless skillsets, devotion to making others happy, and sheer hard work. True underestimated circus traditions. G
Awesome! Been years since I last went to a carnival!
Love the make up! 👌
I remember about 30 years ago, someone did walk between the tow bars and got seriously injured
Once again another amazing video. Lovely to see just how much work is involved and just how many people contribute. Also, despite the not so great weather, you seem to have generated a marvellous turn out. Beautiful driving, through some tough road conditions, that obviously weren't designed with a carnival cart in mind. 😂😂 Hot drink and a towel to make the perfect end to the evening.🤣🤣
Hi Jemma,
Another great video , it must have been very nerve racking driving around the town. Plus all the safety things you have to carry out. Hope your sister has a speedy recovery from her damage wrist.
Never knew how many people it takes to just to get the float moving great team work.
All the best
Morning Jemma what an amazing job on driving. The kart looks fantastic
Full and Speedy recovery to everyone that had a bit to much fun or where otherwise taken out doing the event.
Good driving Jemma, don't really matter, what kind of equipment your in, your do a heck of a job looking after it and the people around it as far as I can tell.
Super different side of your job Jemma...and wow what a rig your team built...super stuff...very enjoyable being on board for the run out...
I thoroughly enjoyed this video with all the Carnival floats As i did Live in bridgewater many years ago Brought back some good memories
Hi jemma another great video you handled it with ease your dad must so proud of you taking the hot seat or not so hot for you in costume 👏👏
Amazing!!!! Love it. Wish I lived closer I would love to come watch. And gotta say your an incredible driver!!!
Good job Jemm. I would not survive a drive like that. You got major skills girl.
Love the carnival videos a great insight in to what goes on behind the scenes.
You really are brilliant. That is some drive! Well done. ❤
Hi Jemma. Another great video. Your cart looks fantastic. 👍
Well done to u all in the carnival I know how hard you guy's all work to get the floats built and ready on time for the carnival I can't wait to see if you upload any more of the carnival videos really enjoy these as well as the trucking vlogs xx
I’ve just discovered you and am hooked already! I’m an ex carnivalite and live near your work base. Love seeing women driving big machines (wish I’d learnt!) Husband also tells me you used to collect milk from our farm, small world! Hope you had a cracking carnival season. X
Jem you always do a very good job on your vlogs and I always love watching them jem well done ❤❤
O for ORRRRSUMM !!! Great Job to to the Team !! very interesting watch !! subscriber from New Zealand !!
Thank you, and take care
Definitely a brilliant video Jemma definitely a wonderful work on the cart have a great weekend 😊
Well done Jemma nice driving there, cart going well this year, well done all
Hi Jenna it’s Dan from Riding Along With Dan. Love your videos.
Another excellent example of all the hard work put in by everybody involved . . . so many people with their own responsible positions to fulfil, you as #1 Skilful Driver in road positioning etc., Road Crew ( including your Dad 👍 ) keeping excellent helpful l👀kout for you along the route, especially the tightspots, & all of the Float Personnel doing their bit, dancing . . . it really is an excellent team & 1st class effort by everybody !
I hope that all of you, good folks, who were actually actively involved in this had a really enjoyable excellent evening/night . . . 🤔🧠💭 ? 'Onwards & Upwards' to the Next Carnival / Next Year 😉😀👍 !
I think the dark haired look really suits you. Love these videos,I'm in Gorgons cc,love your entry xxx
Thank you, and good luck to you and your club. Take care
Great job driving the carnival cart Jemma
Hi Jemma your are a credit to carnival you work so hard love watching your videos best of luck to night at Glastonbury and hopefully more brilliant videos take care,luv graham.
Nice job and wonderful project
Looks like you had a good soaking at the end Jemma. As usual, you gave it your all and the costume was fantastic
Imagine the days before cameras were fitted to the carts was even more nerve racking for the drivers. But everyone involved from the cart crews to the safety people all deserve praise for what they do at these events.
A massive congrats on your carnival looks very fab your cart loved your video ❤✌️
Another great video 😊
I hadn't realised that being a carnival driver was your dream job - so a carnival driver, who shifts a bit of grain, on the side ? 😁😉
Lovely to see - incredible atmosphere!
You’re a credit to your profession and so interesting on all that goes into a carnival ❤
Great video Jemma
Enjoyed the video....Go Girl...Excellent
amazing task done well. That would be quite a sight in real life.
Thanks for this video. It really takes a lot of organization to build.and show.these carts.
Those carnivals look amazing there's a big gang of us from north wales coming to see them next year,
Thank you for your comment, and glad you are coming to watch next year. Many years ago, my uncle jemma's great uncle used to drive a coach full from Widnes down here to watch the carnivals. Hope you enjoy . Take care
Serious driving skills.
Hi Jemma. You are an amazing person. Great driving skills
Thanks for another lovely video.
What an astonishing effort Jemma.
I watched the procession in both Bridgewater and Weston, it was incredible such an amazing effort from everyone.
was truly gutted at Weston you had power problems, but they did get the biggest cheers!
Initially I thought that was a lot of paperwork and safety stuff. Then I realised where people will be on the truck while dancing/performing and I suddenly understood. I'm one of those who would fall off if I didn't have any safety gear.
ANOTHER AMAZING VIDEO AND YOU LOOK AMAZING AGAIN THANK YOU VERY MUCH
Great bit of driving Jim, can’t imagine driven a 100 foot motor with trailers, well done.
Excellent 👍👍👍
Love the videos such a talent bunch of people
That is a lot of speakers how many does the vehicle actually have or floats I should say I love to have seen it video how it's all set up as I've seen videos of review of all the mechanics in it because they have a lot of moving parts you're an impressive driver to be able to handle something that crazy looking🤔🤔🤔🤔☺☺☺
I lived in Burnham for 25 years, I do miss seeing the carnival
It was great to see you again. Thanks for doing another video I hope you're having a blessed night. Or
Good morning of that is❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wow another great show really fantastic shame about the weather
Incredible dedication 🏆⭐💎🤸♥️👍
5:58 I know that person he was at my primary school (I think)
Thanks Jem great video!
Unless you see this cart in person it's hard to know just how big this thing is. Saw it at Shepton mallet and getting ready to see it again tonight Glastonbury. Good luck
Thank you for your comment and for watching both at the carnival and video. Enjoy tonight, Glastonbury . Take care
Thanks for the reply, stay safe
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Hi jemma great video again .
Great video as always. Must be a nightmare if you get a problem with any part of the cart during the carnival
Brilliant jemma very talented