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Complete with Dracula and all manner of ghouls and monsters, they made a striking sight in the procession that wound its way through the town.

They were joined by carnival and charity royalty from all over the North West together with music from The Confederates of Derby, the Chesterfield Musketeers and a pipe band.

Proving to be popular with crowd, at this and the other local carnivals they have performed in, were the Urban Gypsies, seen on the hit ITV show Britain's Got Talent.

Members of the Rainbows, Brownies and Guides recreated the Wizard of Oz for their float, while youngsters from Chapel Primary School had a library theme as they were dressed as characters from their favourite story books on their float.

The School's PTA will be auctioning over 100 fantastic lots tonight at the Royal Oak for an event held in memory of teacher Lisa Wilson, to raise funds for leukaemia research and a library project at the school.

A vintage fire engine provided unusual but striking transport for the retiring royalty who followed Chapel Parish Council Chairman Guy Martin, who led the procession.

Queen Rachel Saxby was joined by attendants Catherine Saxby and Helen Wilson, Junior Queen Charlotte Young, Princess Laura Tuckett, Rosebud Molly Tuckett and Petal Abigail Young.

They took their place near the end of the procession and were accompanied by High Peak Mayor Robin Baldry.

The day was extra special for the Carnival Queen Rachel as she followed in the footsteps of her mum Jeanette Saxby, nee Cohen, who had held the same role exactly 30 years earlier.

She was crowned in the Memorial Park where there was also a parade of queens, stalls, attractions and children's rides.

On Friday, June 20 at 6pm there will be a Car Treasure Hunt starting from Thornbrook Road and ending at The Old Pack Horse where there will be a BBQ from 7pm onwards.