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Sunshine
and showers were the order of the day for Blandford Carnival parade on
Saturday. A week of events, including bingo and a duck dash, culminated
on Saturday evening as residents and visitors lined the streets to
watch a colourful selection of floats.
Carnival chairman Lil Jones
said on Tuesday: "It went very well. The rain came just at the wrong
moment but it soon cleared and I was very pleased with the children's
efforts during the afternoon which were very good.
"We could do more with a bit
more local support, as unfortunately most of the floats came from
outside of the town.
"I had a letter this morning
from a group who entered for the first time this year and want to enter
a float next year.
"There are so many
organisations in Blandford and we are keen to get them more involved.
"Next year is the Charter year
so, come on everybody, let's get them entries in."
Town mayor and carnival
chairman Gerry Chapman said: "It was a very enjoyable and there was a
nice atmosphere and there were lots of nice floats and walking tableaux.
"There is a lot of work
involved and it is a credit to everyone who made an effort."
The afternoon procession
shield for endeavour went to Mole Carnival Club for Spooky Express.
In the evening parade, the
overall winner was Magnum Carnival Club with Storytime, and the best
local entry was Little Acorns playgroup with Bob The Builder. The award
for endeavour went to Hinton Hotsteppers with Hinton Harvesters, while
the top band was the Talbot Corps of Drums.
Afternoon results
Groups, pairs and individual
fancy dress, nine to 12 years - 1 Amanda Horne, Winnie-The-Pooh; 2
Rebecca Clements, Catherine Of Aragon; 3 Catherine and Elliott, Alice
in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter. Five to nine years - 1 Connor and
Aidan Jones, The Last Samurai; 2 Zoe Lillington, Miss Typical British
Summer. Up to five years - 1 Emily and Luce Pike, The Mermaids; 2
Charlie Cornick, Dalmatian; 3 Jade and Keeley Hai, Penguins. Decorated
pram - 1 Lee Clark, Noddy; 2 Amy and Kevin Lillywhite, Princess Fiona
And Shrek; 3 Mole Carnival Club, Spooky Express. Family groups - 1 The
Holloway Family, The Elements; 2 Weeks and Clarke families, King Arthur
And Knights Of Camelot; 3 Christopher, Clark and Bartlett families,
Wizard Of Oz; highly commended Gilly family, Westerners. Playgroups and
associations - 1 Tesco Social Club, Oliver Twist.
Evening results
Walking characters, over 16
years - 1 Diana Green and friends, Wimborne Country Market. Walking
with decorated vehicle - 1 R. Iles and T. Andrews, Wessex Pirates.
Collectors' class - 1 Amy and Kevin Lillywhite, Princess Fiona And
Shrek; 2 Janet Hinton and friends, Ballet Delightful; 3 Rosie Wilds and
friend, Dolly The Sheep. Youth, schools and organisations - 1 Little
Acorns, Bob The Builder; 2 Puma Tae Kwon Do; equal 3 Blandford Youth
Rugby and Blandford Youth Football. General winners - Amanda Horne as
Winnie-The-Pooh, Mandy Christopher as Wizard Of Oz. Humorous tableaux -
1 White Hart, Batman; 2 Young
Farmers and Blandford Young Farmers, Go Underwater. Carnival
clubs - 1 Magnum CC, Storytime, 2 Hinton Hotsteppers, Hinton
Harvesters; 3 Allsorts CC, Monopoly.
Article taken from: www.westgaz.co.uk/ |
