Ilkeston - The 81st Annual Carnival
w/e 12 June 2016
All of this week's pictures were
taken with a Kodak DX6490
except the panorama above which was taken with a Fuji Finepix
L55
After a glorious start to the week we approached
the weekend with some trepidation as the forecast was for heavy
showers with the possibility of some thunderstorms. As it turned
out, although cloudy, the rain held off until the completion
of the 81st Annual Carnival organised by the Ilkeston Lions Club.
After the cancellation of the 2015 Carnival due to the weather,
it was with some relief that this year's event went ahead as
planned although those responsible for dismantling the stalls
probably got a drenching.
The carnival began with a parade through the town centre led
as usual by the Long Eaton Militaires seen here pausing outside
the Town Hall after the climb up Bath Street to enable them to
catch their breath and for the following floats to regain close
order.
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The Carnival Queen, Chloe Kelso, was driven in an open top car
behind the band. Chloe was last year's Queen too but due to the
carnival's cancellation she had to make do with a guest appearance
at Long Eaton's Carnival the following week.
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The parade then set off again with decorated lorries (floats)
filled with people representing various local groups and organisations.
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The youngsters on the Ilkeston Juniors Football Club float certainly
seemed to be enjoying themselves.
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The parade continued along South Street before turning into Queen
Street where it was followed by the crowds to the rec.
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And on the rec were numerous attractions and stalls representing
various charities to keep them amused.
The floats lined up around the perimeter of the ground where
it was a good opportunity to pose for photographs like these
young men from the Stanton Ilkeston Football Club.
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In one corner of the ground was a small fun fair and children
enjoyed a flight in a balloon roundabout.
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Others reached even greater heights on the climbing wall.
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There were several characters at the carnival including one from
the Trent Valley Troopers who were offering a free musical workshop.
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All in all with a Dog Show, Tug O'War competition, Marching Band
display and gymnastics and dance displays I think the carnival
once again proved a great success with everyone who attended
but I didn't expect this expression when I said "Smile please."
Many local groups will have raised much needed funds but the
main beneficiary of the 2016 Carnival is the Derbyshire, Leicestershire
and Rutland Air Ambulance so it's thanks again to the Lions Club
for organising the event.
Link to Carnival photos on the Lions Club site.
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