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On Sunday, High Peak's Deputy Mayor Cllr Tony Bingham and his wife Mary joined clergy and the 2007 royalty for the Blessing of the Wells.

Playing through the showers were both the town's brass bands, Burbage and Fairfield, as the procession made its way from St Anne's Church to the Market Place Well, the Children's Well, created by pupils from Buxton Community School, and on to St Ann's Well.

Although the crowds were slightly smaller than usual, due to the weather, those who gathered were impressed by the well dressing designs, celebrating the RAF, Buxton Civic Association and the centenary of the London Olympics.

Celebrations continued with the Crowning of the 2008 royalty at St John's Church by BBC TV's Colin Sykes.

In a moving ceremony, watched by family and friends, the 2007 royalty bowed out after a very successful year.

Retiring Queen Philippa Hartle, Personality Queen Saskia Borra and Rosebud Paige Farlam thanked their families for their support and said how much they had enjoyed the last year, and how proud they were to have represented the town.

Events continue throughout the week:

Today (Thursday): Illustrated Walk, 10.30am outside Buxton Opera House. Finishing with coffee in the Dome at Derby University. £5 per person.

Tomorrow (Friday): Car Treasure Hunt, 7pm, starting at St Ann's Well. The winner will receive The Alison Park Trophy and £40. There is also booby prizes. Entry is £5 per car.

Saturday: Carnival Day: from 10am, Children's Rides - Pavilion Gardens; live street music from noon, bottom of The Slopes; noon, judging of the parade classes; 1.50pm, Buxton Carnival Road Race starting in New Wye Street; 2pm, Carnival Parade; Parade of Queens in Pavilion Gardens; Duck Race organised by Buxton Lions; 5pm, free community concert in the Crescent.

Sunday: Pairs Bowling Competition, 10am, Burbage Bowling Club, £100 prize money and trophies to be won; 2pm, pet show in the Pavilion Gardens, opposite the swimming pool.

Every day until Monday: Fun Fair on the Market Place.