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King Damian reigns despite a downpour
THE PEOPLE of Dove Holes refused to let the wet weather spoil their day as they enjoyed their village carnival last weekend.
In keeping with tradition, the carnival was packed with competitions as well as the main procession of floats.
Nineteen-year-old Damian Moss was crowned Dove Holes Carnival King 2010 — a week before he leaves the village to join the Navy.
Organiser Sally Tideswell said: "It was a brilliant day despite the weather. When we set off it was the worst moment because it was pouring down but everybody just kept smiling even though we were all soaked to the skin.
"The washout meant that we didn't get the turnout we had hoped for but for those who choose to brave the weather it was a brilliant day enjoyed by all."
The carnival saw an impressive array of floats with the prize for best float going to Dove Holes Playgroup for their Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory design. Results:
Best Decorated House - 1st A Bugs Tea Party Olivia, Station Road; 2nd 3 Little Pigs, Lynn Bennett from Meadow Lane.
Best Commercial Vehicle - 1st Trent Barton Bus Company; 2nd H.G.V.
Best Float - 1st - Willy Wonka and his Chocolate Factory, Dove Holes Playgroup; 2nd Knights Kingdom, Jordon Duxbury.
Best in Show - 1st Cowboy, Sarah Taylor; 2nd Scooby Doo, Petal Leonie.
Best Fancy Dress Walker - 1st Postman Pat, Charlie and Callum Lomas; 2nd Pirates Georgia Winters and Tahlia Hudson.
Heaviest Marrow - 1st Nicola Stevens; 2nd Connie Stevens.
Longest Carrots - 1st Jean Peach; 2nd David Millward.
Children's 6 and Under vegetables - 1st Jack Green; 2nd Alfie Muir.
Children's 7 and over vegetables - 1st Lauren Mosley; 2nd Kayleigh & Charlie Scowen.
Most Unusual Vegetable - 1st Caroline Mather; 2nd Harry Rumbellow.
Fruit Cake - 1st Vera Sheard; 2nd Ann Marchington.
Scones - 1st Jean Peach; 2nd Jack Green.
Victoria Sponge - 1st Vera Sheard; 2nd Betty Storer.
Most Unusual Jam - 1st Vera Sheard; 2nd George Rumbelow.
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Saturday 04 February 2012
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