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Carnival fantastic!
BUXTON'S annual carnival took place at the weekend attracting a variety of colourful and entertaining participants.
The bad weather that had been forecast for Saturday afternoon thankfully stayed away and the gathered spectators enjoyed a warm, dry afternoon for the festivities.
Proceedings started with the annual 5km road race, which takes place just before the parade, and this year attracted almost 200 athletes.
Then the traditional parade. Led by Fairfield Band, the procession featured a wide spectrum of colourful floats and foot characters.
At the head were Buxton's 2009 Carnival retinue — queen Holly Cole, rosebud Monica Eccles and attendants Paige Farlam, Chloe Berry and Sarah Jane-Day closely followed by retinue from a number of local towns including Whaley Bridge and Chapel-en-le-Frith.
Buxton Sea Cadets went back to the time of the Vikings, Fairfield Brownies took a trip around the world while Top Gear's famous racing driver The Stig even made an appearance courtesy of Swain's.
Other floats and entrants included Down on the Farm with Peak Forest School, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by the Flash kids and a heroes float from Buxton RUFC.
The Pirates of the Caribbean, Buddy Holly and the Wizard of Oz were also all represented in the procession.
Music came from a variety of sources including High Peak Samba, Burbage Band and the Dronfield St John Ambulance Band. And Buxton's ever popular Billerettes were a firm crowd favourite.
* Don't forget to see our video footage from Buxton Carnival by clicking here http://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/bavideo/VIDEO-Buxton-Carnival-2009.5454577.jpBuxton Wells Dressing 2009 results
ART COMPETITION
Artist of the Year: Anthony Hall, 3rd Buxton Beavers.
Winning school or group for Best Overall Entries: 3rd Buxton Beavers. H/C 1st Fairfield Brownies, Dove Holes Primary.
Up to five years: 1st Anais Porter (Age 4) 5th Buxton Rainbows
5 – 7 Years
1st Molly Mc Dermott (Age 7) 5th Buxton Brownies.
2nd Ted Johnson (Age 6) 3rd Buxton Beavers.
3rd Imogen Rider (Age 7) 1st Fairfield Brownies.
8 – 11 years
1st Rachel Williams (Age 8) 5th Buxton Brownies
1st Alexis Grace Smith (Age 9) Burbage Primary.
2nd Cameron Moss (Age 9) Dove Holes Primary
3rd Jessica Green (Age 10) Dove Holes Primary.
11 – 14
1st Benjamin Hayes (Age 11) Dove Holes Primary.
2nd Alice Piper (Age 11) Dove Holes Primary.
3rd Jam Bowen (Age 11) Dove Holes Primary.
CARNIVAL CLASS WINNERS
The Parkin Funfair Most Humorous Entry - Peak Forest Primary School
The Otter Controls Trophy Best Tableau– Peak Forest Primary School
The Abbey National Trophy Most Original Entry – Charlie & the Cheese Factory.
The John Kidd Trophy Best Group Characters Adult – The Plankwalkers
The Oddy Trophy Best Group Characters under 16 – Adam Airways – Adam Poulten.
The Agnes Ashby Trophy Best Foot Character - Spanish Dancer – Ela Stainer
CLASS 1 Fancy Dress under 16 1st = Pirates of the Caribbean – Kieran Lomas & Spanish Dancer – Ela Stainer.
CLASS 2 Fancy Dress Adult 1st Mc Davy Crockett – Chris Daull, 2nd French Maid - Barry Webster.
CLASS 3 Group Characters Adult 1st Got your Number – Ian Turner, 2nd The Stig – Swains Go Kart, 3rd Walk to Work Wednesday – Caroline Hall.
CLASS 4 Group Characters under 16 1st The Plankwalkers – Brenda Brocklesby, 2nd Chapel Mums – Caroline Gregory, 3rd The Stig – Swains Go Kart.
CLASS 5 Decorated Cycles etc under 16 1st Adam Airways – Adam Poulton, 2nd Mrs Tiggywinkles – Diane Partridge, 3rd Lea Fairies – Campbell.
CLASS 6 Decorated Cycles etc Adult 1st Got Your Number – Ian Turner, 2nd Astro nuts – Dave Goodway, 3rd Mini Steam – M Worthington.
CLASS 7 Cavendish Trophy Tableau on Vehicle (Open) 1st Charlie & the Cheese Factory – Bradbury & Sons, 2nd Buxton RUFC Heroes, Buxton Rugby Club, 3rd Spa Town Rock n Roll – Working Men's Club. H/C Buxton Festival Fringe, H/C Bakewell Y ung Farmers.
CLASS 8 Tony Dunlevey Trophy Tableau on Vehicle (Youth) 1st Down on the Farm – Peak Forest School, 2nd Buxton in Bloom – 5th Buxton Rainbows & Brownies, 3rd Through the Garden Gate – Buxton Brownies & Guides, H/C Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – Flash Kids, H/C Down at the bottom of the Garden – Heathcote.
CLASS 9 Tradesman's Turnout 1st High Peak Pound Saver, 2nd M&M Limos, 3rd PAS Man.
CLASS 10 The Safeway Shield Best kept Trade Vehicle 1st Lomas Distribution, 2nd Lomas Distribution, 3rd Lomas Distribution.
CLASS 11 Best Horse NO ENTRIES
CLASS 12 The Sherwood Cup Best Dressed Queen's Tableau 1st Chapel en le Frith Queen Catherine & Royalty, 2nd Whaley Bridge Royalty, 3rd = Queen of the Peak & McMillan Cancer Relief Queen Saskia.
CLASS 13 The Mitchell Cup Best Dressed Queen's Car 1st Sterndale Moor Petal, 2nd New Mills Junior Queen, 3rd Sterndale Moor Queen.
CLASS 14 The Daisy Ludlow Trophy Best Dressed Car & Trailer 1st Meningitis Trust Queen & Royalty.
CLASS 15 The Fred Baker Memorial Trophy Walking Royalty - Phil's Freedom Rosebud Erin.
ARENA CLASS WINNERS
CLASS 16 The Kimberly Kitchen Salver Best Queen on Arena - Sterndale Moor Queen Shannon.
CLASS 16a The Stella Gill Millennium Trophy Best Junior Queen on Arena - MacMillan Junior Queen Charlotte.
CLASS 17 Best Princess on Arena - Meningitis Trust Princess Micha.
CLASS 18 Best Rosebud on Arena - Meningitis Trust Petal Ellie.
CLASS 18a The Charlotte Simpson Trophy Personality of the Day - MacMillan Cancer Relief Queen Saskia.
CLASS 19 The West Road Shield Best Queen and Retinue on Arena - Chapel-en-le-Frith Carnival Queen Catherine.
BEST DRESSED CLASS WINNERS
CLASS 20 The Packham Shield Best Dressed House. 1st 55 – 63 Dale Road, 2nd 51 Sherwood Road, Heath Grove (Rosebud), 3rd 12 Baslow Grove, Fairfield (Retiring Attendant Tamara), H/C 35 South Avenue, Buxton (Andrea Lewis) H/C 55 Ferney Dale Avenue, Harpur Hill (Attendant Sarah Jane), H/C 47 Kinder Way, Fairfield (Queen Holly), New Market Street, Buxton ( Attendant Chloe) H/C.
CLASS 21 The Railway Hotel Trophy Best Dressed Licensed Premises Public Building. NO ENTRIES
CLASS 22 The Ben Kirkham Silver Salver Best Decorated Shop 1st Christian Bookshop, 2/4 Market Street, 2nd Nickys Hair Studio, 7 Market Street, 3rd Hargreaves, Spring Gardens, H/C The Jungle, Unit 7, Staden Lane Ind Est, Staden Lane, H/C The Lunchbox, 2 The Quadrant.
CLASS 23 Hoteliers & Restaurants Association Cup Best Decorated Nursing Home 1ST The Argyle 24/25 Broadwalk , 2nd Hollin Knowle78 Fairfield Road.
CLASS 24 Best Decorated Lamp Post. 1ST The Argyle 24/25 Broadwalk .
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