NYMPHOS CC, of Colyton, was not going enter a float in 2009. But all that changed – thanks to the Midweek Herald.

NYMPHOS CC, of Colyton, was not going enter a float in 2009.

But all that changed - thanks to the Midweek Herald.

After seeing our pre-coverage of tonight's Seaton carnival, club members had a change of heart.

In a statement, issued to the Herald from the line-up on Seaton seafront, a Nymphos' spokesman said: "Due to a lack of commitment and other interests, we weren't going to enter a float this year.

"However, after reading your latest article about who would come out 'kings of comedy', we felt we didn't want to let our fans down.

"Since that article (published less than two weeks ago), we have pulled out all the stops to produce a small, but effective, offering.