IT’S never too early to plan ahead, is a mantra keenly followed by the people behind Dawlish Carnival.

Organisers and volunteers met at The Shooters in Sandy Lane, this week, and one of the first decisions they made was the theme for the carnival. Next year it’s going to be musicals.

Carnival chair Angie Weatherhead related the history of carnivals in Dawlish, and revealed she would be standing down after next year’s.

Next Friday, November 4, there’s a special bingo night at the Manor House in aid of Dawlish Celebrates Carnival. Eyes down at 7.30pm.