Ilkeston - Carnival Time
w/e 12 June 2005
All this week's pictures were taken
with a Kodak DX6490
"I love a parade, the tramping of feet, I love every
beat I hear of a drum.
I love a parade, when I hear a band, I just want to stand and
cheer as they come."
So go the lyrics of Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler's song.
I didn't hear anyone cheering in Ilkeston at lunch time on Saturday
but the Long Eaton Militaires led a parade through the streets
to the Rutland Recreation Ground as an introduction to this year's
carnival.
A couple of floats and a number of people in fancy dress including
this "Best In Show" sunflower followed, as did several
classic cars.
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At the Rec there were plenty of stalls, fairground rides and
entertainments laid on for the general public.
There were also some colourful characters milling around including
Cruella de Ville, the Carnival Queen and her Princess but what
this devilish looking face was doing with the Salvation Army,
I don't know.
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A row of Classic Cars provided an interesting display with a
Rolls Royce standing next to an old fashioned Morris. A Ford
Zephyr had a pair of the obligatory black dice with white spots
hanging in the front and the Vauxhall pictured above had a similar
pair of fluffy dice but with the colours reversed.
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Vehicles from a more modern era also proved a popular attraction
for all ages as quad bikes raced around the grass track but I'm
not sure which age group was enjoying it the most!
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Punch and Judy shows, numerous game and food stalls and a display
by birds of prey kept the public happy and there were also dog
handling displays throughout the afternoon as well as a pet dog
show and competition.
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And at least one young lady went home a winner accompanied by
Lenny the Lion! The carnival was organised by the Ilkeston Lions
Club - I just wondered if they will be one member short at their
next meeting.
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