THERE was a fantastic reception from streets lined with people when Cheriton Fitzpaine Carnival returned after a break of six years.
Local residents pulled together to stage the event again and they are to be congratulated on putting on a spectacular carnival.
Year 8 Girls float was a spotlight on the Olympics. AQ 8643 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The procession making its way down through Cheriton Fitzpaine. AQ 8720 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Stella Swain, dressed as a Sorceress, won the Carol Hext award for Best Costume, presented by Charles Sheldrick and Belle Tonkin. AQ 8699 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The weather was perfect for the bi-annual event on Saturday, July 27.
Entrants in the classes gathered at Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School for the judging which was completed by Charles Sheldrick, Hazel Evely, Alan Quick and Bill Tonkin.
Alan and Georjie Webber made a plane from recycled materials and papier mache, pictured receiving their second certificate from the Carnival Queen Belle Tonkin (11). AQ 8693 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Thorne’s Farm Shop received a third prize with its ‘Those were the days’ float. AQ 8689 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The Pirates from the Drama Club received the Frank Butt Cup from Charles Sheldrick and the certificate from Hazel Evely. AQ 8684 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Volunteers who collected donations at Cheriton Fitzpaine Carnival. AQ 8670 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Ready to collect donations at Cheriton Fitzpaine Carnival. AQ 8672 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
They had a tough job and were full of praise for all who took part.
There were innovative and colourful costumes, tableau and walking entries plus vintage vehicles.
Cheriton Fitzpaine Pre-School received the champion award, presented by Bill Tonkin. AQ 4935 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Cheriton Fitzpaine Community Shop volunteers took part in the Carnival. AQ 8676 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Andrew Dean dressed as Lady Godiva for the Carnival. AQ 8652 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Carnival Queen Belle Tonkin sat in the horse drawn carriage with the carriage driver. AQ 8664 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The Carnival Queen’s five attendants, Erin, Bertie, Izzy, Molly and Grace rode in the horse drawn carriage for the procession. AQ 8666 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Results: Floats - Perry Cup winners and 1 Cheriton Fitzpaine PTA (Carnival theme), 2 Alan Webber (aeroplane), 3 Thorne’s Farm Shop (Those were the days), 4 Year 8 Girls (Olympics).
Walking - Frank Butt Cup and 1 Drama Club (Pirates), 2 Community Shop, 3 Stella Swain (Sourceress), 4 Barbara Pratt (cards), 5 Zumba (Zumba with Nat).
One of the Cheriton Fitzpaine Community Shop volunteers used a Crediton Courier to decorate her hat. AQ 8624 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Zumba with Nat class members danced their way along the procession route. AQ 8640 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
A thumbs up from Mr Butt with his vehicle in the procession. AQ 8724 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Year 8 Girls with their certificate for their float which had an Olympics theme. AQ 8687 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Overall winner and Perpetual Shield winner - PTA. Carol Hext award for Best Costume - Stella Swain.
