AFTER recent soakings the large crowds who gathered to watch this year's Hayfield May Queen were more likely to be suffering from heatstroke.
Click here for a slideshow of pictures from Hayfield Carnival.Click here to purchase copies of the pictures online.The parade with a 'countries of the world' theme certainly took on a cosmopolitan atmosphere with the narrow village streets packed with residents and visitors.
May Queen Secretary Barbara Ramwell said: "It was very good – at last the weather was what we wanted. It was a great day and we had a really good crowd and it all went just right."
"We would like to thank everyone for decorating the village and for making all the scarecrows. We would like to say a really big thank you to everyone who helped on the day.
"Fingers cross for next year," she added.
Brazil, Mexico, an African safari, Hawaii and China complete with a dragon provided the inspiration for entries in the colourful parade.
Regular favourites were joined this year by Nordmanni, a Viking and Saxon re-enactment group.
On the field, events continued with fun fair, and the crowning of the 2008 Rose Queen Kayleigh who was accompanied by Princess Laura and Rosebud Sheridan.
Sunday saw a second, shorter procession through the village by the royalty for a church service at St Matthews, and on Wednesday the popular Pet Show was set to take place.
Events still come include the Fell Race tomorrow night (Friday) and a Children's Disco on Saturday.
ResultsWalking Float: 1 The Royal Hotel; 2 Hayfield Guides; 3 Hayfield Toddler Group.
Open Float: 1 Playgroup; 2 Sheepdog Trials.
Commercial Vehicle: 1 Robinsons Brewery; 2 H Crabtree.
Fancy Dress: Under five: 1 Justin Verity; 2 Alicia Peacock; 3 Finean Chetham. Age five to seven: 1 Shaun Moore; 2 Alice Dean; 3 Charlotte Lambourne. Age eight to 10: 1 Thomas Brett; 2 Keir Chetam. Age 11+: 1 Melissa Bowker; 2 William Noakes. Adults: Richard and Diane Noakes.
Best Decorated: Pram: Maia Thorp. Best Street: 1 Kinder Road; 2 Valley Road. Pubs: 1 Kinder Lodge; 2 George Hotel. Shops: 1 Hayfield News; 2 Clippers; 3 Antiques and Pine. House/Gardens: 1 Fox Hall Cottage; 2 57 Kinder Road. Visitor bikes: 1 Tony Healey; 2 Rob Lea; 3 Dave Cook.
Scarecrows: 1 Mr Etienne Alger; 2 Debbie and Andrew Swainson; 3 Carl and Wendy Dean.
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