A Carnival Review

Oh what a Carnival! Oh what a week!

Now its all over, I can hardly speak

Of the fun, the games and the events: the parade

Wasn’t it super,... what a spectacle it made.

First off were the Dartbeats outside the V&A,

then ‘Fun on the Millpond’ on the sunny Sunday.

On Monday there was Whist in the old Village Hall

And the End of the Pier show at the Castle was such a ball.

Come Tuesday , an afternoon for children to impress

With not only their Pets, but also amazing Fancy Dress.

Neil Vaughan’s ‘Really Wild Show’ was not to be missed

And in the evening Roz exercised our minds with her quiz.

The Mini Market and Bingo were both well supported

So was the Teddy Bears’ picnic in the Orchard.

With Golf, Cricket and Euchre there was something for all

But best of all was ‘Village Variety’ in the packed hall.

Come Friday, the traditional crab catching on the quay

Was very well supported, in fact, quite a meleé

The afternoon saw a cookery demonstration and Church Tour

Then Morris dancing and Karaoke, who could ask for more?

Well more there was! Saturday morning the village was busy,

Making floats and costumes every one was in a tizzy.

From Rydon Acres the Parade set off, with not one but two Bands!

-the roads were filled with walkers, floats, tractors and vans!

To the ‘Fun of the fair’ in the School field people went

To the games, the Sumo Wrestlers; not to forget the Beer tent!

Live music from ‘Something Else’ rounded off the day,

Yet a River Treasure Hunt and Mini Soccer was held on Sunday.

The Quayside service was held in the church – due to the weather,

But despite that, all the week could not have been better.

Many thanks to the Organisers and helpers of all the events

Too numerous to mention, but my gratitude is well meant.

And finally before my copybook I do blot

My grateful thanks to Dianne Massie and Lynne Turcotte

Without whose help the Carnival would not have come alive!

Oh what a Carnival!... Roll on two thousand and five!!!

Pam Wigfall