THE nautical theme for Ledbury Carnival this year certainly excited the imaginations of those who were keen to take part in the grand procession.
And shopkeepers in the market town were also happy to celebrate all things maritime by putting together themed shop window displays.
There was so much to admire at what Carnival Committee chairman, Johnny Chan called “a hot weather event”, he found he had personally taken 500 pictures of the the crowd-pleasing spectacular on August Bank Holiday Monday.
Carnival committee secretary, Jill Jupp said: “We achieved our aim of a community, inclusive and family fun filled day. We are a small group, and it would not be possible without the support of many local businesses, community groups, joint working with Ross Carnival Committee, Ledbury Town Council, Herefordshire Council, the Police and other individuals who go that extra mile.”
Judging Results
Class 1 - Children’s fancy dress
1st Lewie Hobby – Sebastian
2nd Arya Turner – Little Mermaid
Class 2 – Senior fancy dress
1st Sue Holland – The Owl and the Pussycat
2nd Keith Francis – King Neptune on Holiday at Ledbury All at Sea
Class 3 - Bicycle pram hand propelled vehicle, walking group
1st Hills Family – Hills Doom
2nd Sandra – The Owl and the Pussycat
3rd Taya Hobby – Ariel
Class 4 - Equine - no entries.
Class 5 - Small Float
1st Weager Family – Peter Pan and Captain Hook
2nd Swifts – HMS Swifts
3rd Pugh – Pirates of the Leadon
Class 6 - Large Float
1st Ledbury Rotary – Rotary Cleans up
2nd LADS - Shipwreck
3rd Ledbury Community Choir - Yellow Submarine
Class 7 - Children’s Float
1st Friends of Ledbury Children Centre – Noah’s ark
2nd Ashperton Primary School – Lion Kings Sunset Cruise
3rd Little Urchins - Sink or Swim
Overall winner –
Friends of Ledbury Children Centre – Noah’s ark
Shop Window Results (Judged on Friday 23 August)
1st Pacific Dove
2nd Number One Sandwich Shop
3rd JB Gaynans
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