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Carnival 2013: Saturday August 17th Parade

Yarmouth’s Townfolk, Thorley residents and visitors alike braved the wind and weather and congregated on the Green ready for the Judging and the Parade.

The afternoon weather worsened from overcast, miserable and blustery, to heavy  rain, so everyone who came deserved an award, especially those who stayed the full course.

Carnival 2013: Saturday August 17th Parade, Yarmouth School entry

Carnival 2013: Saturday August 17th Parade, Yarmouth School entry

Yarmouth School and Pre School sent messages to children, parents and supporters by jungle drums       ( and texts) calling all cavemen and dinosaurs to join their float. Result: Yarmouth School Roxs! and won the David Dockrell Cup and Best in parade. Well done!

Carnival 2013: Saturday August 17th Parade School Cavemen

Carnival 2013: Saturday August 17th Parade, School Cavemen and PTFA cavewoman Tanya Letchford.

Carnival 2013: Saturday August 17th Parade, Pre School Cavemen

Carnival 2013: Saturday August 17th Parade, Pre School Cavewomen and Denise the Sabre Toothed Tiger.

Carnival 2013: Saturday August 17th Parade, School Cavemen win David Dockrell Cup

Carnival 2013: Saturday August 17th Parade, School Cavemen and a few Cowleys win the David Dockrell Cup

We’ve won! Great team work from Yarmouth School and Pre School, children, parents and PTFA.  Kizzy Cowley and Claire Bennett, both parents of children at Yarmouth School, and members of PTFA, co ordinated the entry with Tanya Letchford and Sarah Howell of PTFA.

 

 

Viking Isaacs arrived early, but fights broke out amongst their own numbers, so happily the town was not plundered on this occasion. They didn’t seem to use their oars very enthusiastically – perhaps their energy had been taken up in Decorated Dinghies and Harbour Sports.

Carnival 2013 Vikings

Carnival 2013 Vikings

 

Carnival 2013: Parade Mallyshag

Carnival 2013: Parade Mallyshag

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Carnival’s own Mallyshag  received an unexpected visit from a rather larger Millishag, looking, we’re told, for Love ( GSOH, own sets of boots, good supply of cabbages required).

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Carnival 2013: Parade Millishag led by Pete Scott

Carnival 2013: Parade Carnival 2013: Parade, Millishag

Carnival 2013: Parade Carnival 2013: Parade, Millishag

carnival 2013 : Parade Millishag action

Carnival 2013 : Parade, Millishag in action, feet belonging to Scott family, Margaret Scott, Rebecca ‘Mastermind’ Blake, Hannah Blake, Katie Franks, with Jean Tiffin and Marion Stevens.

The visiting Milli was awarded the prize for Best Group on Foot ( feet?)  and Mally and Milli were seen keeping company, so we await with interest next year’s developments.

 

 

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Carnival 2013 : Parade  tennis

Carnival 2013 : Parade Peckham Wimbledon tennis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Together at last; Mallyshag and visiting Millishag set off in the rain to tour the town.

 

 

 

Two young gentleman, ‘Fred Perry’ and ‘Andy Murray’, with lady umpire, braved a three hour motor-borne tennis match. Rain did not stop play. We challenge any professionals to play with such panache under such conditions! We salute your stamina, and ball control, chaps.

Carnival 2013 : Parade, Pan and Hook

Carnival 2013 : Parade, Pan and Hook

The retiring ‘Spirit of Yarmouth  Carnival’, Carl Ingram, appeared as Captain Hook with brother Ryan as Peter Pan to celebrate Yarmouth’s literary heritage ( New book last Year, ‘History of Yarmouth’ ; new book this year, ‘Yarmouth and Thorley Voices’ available from Holdings. BUY ONE if you haven’t already!)                                            Maybe Hook’s remarkable wig kept him warm and dry – he stayed the whole course.

Carnival 2013 : Parade Team GB

Carnival 2013 : Parade Team GB

Sporting achievements were celebrated – Team GB in its entirety, from Dame Ellen, through gymnast Tweddle to a cycling hero who was banished from riding on the float and had to pedal his way. Red, white and blue did their best to cheer up the afternoon.

 

Carnival 2013 : Parade, Harry, Pippa and the baby buoy

Carnival 2013 : Parade, Harry, Pippa and the baby buoy

There were more red, white and blue celebrations as Prince Harry and Aunty Pippa put in a surprise appearance celebrating the birth of a little buoy ( love it), courtesy of Yarmouth Sailing Club.

 

 

 

 

 

Carnival 2013: Parade, Pearl

Carnival 2013: Parade, Pearl

Not  quite carried out to sea, one little Pearl appeared in a scallop shell, thoughtfully wrapped against the rain.

 

 

 

 

Carnival 2013: Parade,horses

Carnival 2013: Parade, horses

From over the river came the White Horses – an annual tradition, with a good number of riders from Hill Farm.

 

 

 

And yes, the Fire Engine can get round the corner without damage to Harwoods, Harveys, ( Mills really)  or spectators. Great demonstration, Crew!

To all who took part, in any way, you’re all winners, just rather wet ones this year.

Carnival 2013 :Road formation dance team

Carnival 2013 : Road formation dance team

 

Carnival 2013 Pat in action

Carnival 2013 :Pat Lester in action

Carnival 2013 Band Ready

Carnival 2013: Vectis Corps of Drums ready. Peter and Serena Cottrell contributed to the costs of the bands.

Carnival 2013, wet

Carnival 2013: Yarmouth School’s winning entry, led by  Deanna Turnbull of PTFA, wet but undaunted.

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Carnival 2013, Izzy Taylor and  Team GB, wet and going home.

Carnival 2013 Little Stars

Carnival 2013 Pre School Little Stars leaders, Denise and Sadie still dry and happy.

Carnival 2013 School Moses

Carnival 2013 Yarmouth School, Moses Cowley, dinosaur with club: double trouble.

 

The Carnival parade was sponsored by Yarmouth Spice, to whom many thanks, and to their patrons who were generous when the collecting buckets were rattled at them.

 

 

Carnival 2013: Friday August 16th Lifeboat Demonstration off Yarmouth Pier

Carnival 2013 harbour trip as pirates, Curtis and sister

Carnival 2013 Pirates Curtis and sister waiting to go aboard for the Lifeboat Demonstration.

Carnival 2013: Pirate ship watching Lifeboat demonstration

Carnival 2013: Pirate ship watching Lifeboat demonstration

Carnival 2013: Watching Lifeboat Demonstration off Yarmouth Pier, from 'Ramblin' Rose' : photo Thomas Cowley

Carnival 2013: Watching Lifeboat Demonstration, from ‘Ramblin’ Rose’ : photo Thomas Cowley

After the Prize Giving there was a special treat for all who had booked a place on pirate ships, ‘Yarmouth Rose and Ramblin’ Rose’, courtesy of Pirate Peter Lemonius – the Lifeboat Demonstration off the Pier.

Carnival 2013: Lifeboat Demonstration off Yarmouth Pier : photo Thomas Cowley

Carnival 2013: Lifeboat Demonstration off Yarmouth Pier : photo Thomas Cowley

Lifeboat Demonstration off Yarmouth Pier

Lifeboat Demonstration off Yarmouth Pier: photio Thomas Cowley

 

 

 

Coxswain Howard Lester and his crew put on a fine display of rescue techniques, some involving the Coastguard Helicopter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carnival 2013: Lifeboat Demonstration of rescuing from the water off Yarmouth Pier . photo Thomas Cowley

Carnival 2013: Lifeboat Demonstration of rescuing from the water off Yarmouth Pier . photo Thomas Cowley

Those on the ‘Roses’ and those watching from the Pier enjoyed a great show, and some late evening sun.

Carnival 2013: Lifeboat Demonstration  off Yarmouth Pier using 'Y Boat' : photo Thomas Cowley

Carnival 2013: Lifeboat Demonstration off Yarmouth Pier using ‘Y Boat’ : photo Thomas Cowley

Carnival 2013 : End of Lifeboat Demonstration off Yarmouth Pier: photo Thomas Cowley

Carnival 2013 : End of Lifeboat Demonstration off Yarmouth Pier: photo Thomas Cowley

 

 

Carnival 2013 Friday August 16th : Prize Giving and Thanks

There were prizes galore – for Best Dressed House ( The Meaning family of Victoria Road), for Best Dressed Shop ( Frances and Laurence Mitchell of the High Street), for Best Miniature Garden, Best Painted Pebble, Treasure Hunt, Window Spotting, Crossword, Limerick….

Carnival 2013 Prize Giving on the Green

Carnival 2013 Prize Giving on the Green

 

The crowd waited with bated breath……

 

 

Some prize winners were full of confidence, like Stella Taylor, who won the Best Miniature garden,’I’ve worked on it all week.’ Seen here with Anne Toms, who judged the competition, and has the Gallery in the High Street.

Carnival 2013 Friday August 16th : Prize Giving on the Green,  Stella Taylor winner of Miniature Garden with Anne Toms

Carnival 2013 Friday August 16th : Prize Giving on the Green, Stella Taylor winner of Miniature Garden with Anne Toms

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Others needed a little help.

Carnival 2013: Friday Carnival 2013 August 16th, Prize Giving on the Green,   prize winner with help

Carnival 2013: Friday Carnival 2013 August 16th, Prize Giving on the Green, prize winner with help.

Carnival 2013 Friday August 16th : Prize Carnival 2013: Friday August 16th, Prize Giving on the Green,   shy prize winner

Carnival 2013 Friday August 16th : Prize Carnival 2013: Friday August 16th, Prize Giving on the Green, shy prize winner

Carnival 2013 Friday August 16th : Prize Giving on the Green, prize 15 Gemma

Carnival 2013 Friday August 16th : Prize Giving on the Green. Gemma Cowley

 

 

 

 

Carnival 2013 Prize Giving Beth's prize

Carnival 2013 Prize Giving: Beth’s prize

 

 

No one was more excited than Beth Davies when she found out she’d won a prize.

 

The glass trophy for Best Dressed Shop was awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Mitchell, after escaping unscathed when the Mayor dropped it. It will be safer in their hands than in the Mayor’s.  ‘Careful with that Steve…..’ as he dropped it.

Carnival 2013 Friday August 16th : Prize Carnival 2013: Friday August 16th, Prize Giving on the Green Best Dressed Shop

Carnival 2013 Friday August 16th : Prize Giving on the Green Best Dressed Shop received by Frances Mitchell.

 

 

And finally there were very well earned thanks to those who worked so hard for so long, to make the Carnival Week such a success.

Carnival 2013 A Thank You kiss to Sue Langford for all her hard work.

Carnival 2013 Flowers to thank  Sue Langford for all her hard work.

 

Carnival 2013 A Thank You kiss to Sue Langford for all her hard work.

Carnival 2013: A ‘Thank You’ kiss to Sue Langford for all her hard work.

Flowers too!

The Chairman, Chris Waddington is thanked for all the hours and hours and hours he puts in to Carnival Events throughout the year – November 5th, Christmas Carols in the Square, Christmas Lunch, Pancake Day Race, Duck Race at Easter.

Carnival 2013 Prize Giving, Mayor Steve Cowley  thanks Chris Waddington

Carnival 2013 Prize Giving, Mayor Steve Cowley thanks Chris Waddington

See you at the Parade, lining up on the Green 2.45 Saturday! Bring your rain coats!

 

 

 

Carnival 2013 Friday August 16th : Spirit Prize

Carnival 2013, Spirit Award Winner , Helen Scales

Carnival 2013, Spirit Award Winner  Helen Scales

 

On the day before the 103rd Carnival parade, Prize Giving on the Green saw Helen Sceales awarded ‘Spirit of Yarmouth Carnival’ for the coming year. The prize is awarded to some one who embodies the best of Carnival – joining in all round, having a caring and helpful disposition, and above all having a really enthusiastic outlook on life. It is a great honour to win the award.

She received her presents and the cup from President Brenda Garlick with mayor, Steve Cowley.

Carnival 2013 Prizes Spirit of Carnival Helen Crates receives award

Carnival 2013 Prizes Spirit of Carnival, Helen Sceales, receives award from Carnival President Brenda Garlick

 

 

 

 

The Carnival Committee felt that Helen had represented all the best of Carnival and would make a worthy representative throughout the coming year. We wish her well, for a busy and interesting year.

Carnival 2013 Prize Giving, Spirit of carnival, Helen Scales

Carnival 2013 Prize Giving, Spirit of carnival, Helen Sceales

Last year’s ‘Spirit’ Carl Ingram, has offered to deputise if Helen is unable to attend.

The cup was first donated by Sue and David Langford in 1992 as an award for some one aged 13 – 16 who tries hard without the need to win. Sue and David, with their family, are tireless workers and supporters of Yarmouth Carnival.

Carnival 2013 Thursday August 15th, Harbour Sports,

There was a good sized field of entries for the Girls’ Paired Rowing.

Before hand there was a certain amount of coaching evident.

Carnival 2013, Harbour Sports, Girls paired rowing,.' hints'

Carnival 2013, Harbour Sports, Girls paired rowing,.’ hints’

Carnival 2013, Harbour Sports. Girls paired rowing, start

Carnival 2013, Harbour Sports. Girls paired rowing, start.

Once Wightlink had made a getaway, and all were ready, off they went.

Winners appeared to have practised.

Carnival 2013 Thursday Carnival 2013, August 15th, Harbour Sports, Girls paired rowing winners

Carnival 2013 Thursday Carnival 2013, August 15th, Harbour Sports, Girls paired rowing winners.

Meanwhile, in the sunshine, there was much paddling to be done.

Carnival 2013, Harbour Sports, spectators on slip

Carnival 2013, Harbour Sports, spectators on slip

More serious paired racing:

Carnival 2013, Harbour Sports, spectators, pairs

Carnival 2013, Harbour Sports, spectators, pairs

And more paddling.

Carnival 2013, Harbour Sports, spectators

Carnival 2013, Harbour Sports, spectators

 

 

 

 

 

Carnival 2013 Wednesday August 14th, Fishing Competition

From 6.00 to 7.30 p.m., this year’s Fishing Competition took place off Yarmouth Pier. Although there was a light drizzle at times, enthusiasm was only moderately dampened, and there was a good turn out.

Carnival 2013 August 14th Fishing Competition Judge

Carnival 2013 August 14th Fishing Competition Judge, Peter Scott

Carnival 2013 Wednesday August 14th,Fishing Competition off the Pier

Carnival 2013 Wednesday August 14th,Fishing Competition off the Pier

Carnival 2013, August 14th, Fishing Competition off Pier

Carnival 2013, August 14th, Fishing Competition off Pier.

Carl Ingram, holder of Spirit of Yarmouth Carnival award for 2012 – 2013, with father Alan, successfully catching seaweed.

Carnival 2013, August 14th, Fishing Competition off Pier. 'Focus'

Carnival 2013, August 14th, Fishing Competition off Pier. ‘Focus’

 

 

 

 

 

Seen back left in cap, the winner of ‘heaviest edible fish’ prize, David Langford – a reward for how many years trying?

Carnival 2013 Day 2, the Green and the Harbour

Sunday August 11th

Classic cars on the Green, local art in the marquee, and a fine range of Decorated Dinghies in the Harbour.

Carnival 2013 Art show and ice creams

Carnival 2013 Art show and ice creams

Carnival 2013 classic cars on the Green

Carnival 2013 classic cars on the Green

Decorated Dinghies
The Decorated Dinghies attracted 12 entries, ranging from this summer’s sports – the Ashes and the Murray/Djokovic tennis match – , some well drilled Vikings, well greened Jumblies, well provisioned Teddy Bears’ picnic, a well wild Yarmouth bunch,  to a glimpse of the Queen and new member of a Royal Family.

Carnival 2013 Queen and family

Carnival 2013 Queen and family

Parents and grand parents had shown their creativity with cardboard, and the children taking part showed great patience during the judging!

Carnival 2013 Decorated Dinghies 'Ashes'

Carnival 2013 Decorated Dinghies ‘Ashes’ Pryce-Jones family

Carnival 2013 Decorated Dinghies, Jumblies, Cow(e)s and Wild bunch

Carnival 2013 Decorated Dinghies, Jumblies, Cow(e)s and Wild bunch

Carnival 2013 dinghies tour of harbour

Carnival 2013 dinghies tour of harbour

 

Carnival 2013 Yarmouth's  Really Wild bunch

Carnival 2013 Yarmouth’s Really Wild bunch

 

 

 

The Wild Bunch were spotted living up to their name and making off up river afterwards….

 

Decorated dinghies return

DECORATED DINGHIES

SPONSORED BY: TONY AND JOANNE MEANING

 RESULTS

CATEGORIES

FIRST

SECOND

THIRD

 

 

MOST ORIGINAL

 

 

 

 

‘FORK BEARD

MARAUDERS’

ISAAC FAMILY

‘YARMOUTH FASTNET’

MCKEE-JONES

FAMILY

‘REALLY WILD’

HOWELL

LETCHFORD

TURNBULL

FAMILIES

 

 

ALL ONE

FAMILY

 

 

 

 

‘THE ASHES’

PRYCE-JONES

FAMILY

‘THE JUMBLIES’

KINGSTON

FAMILY

‘GEORGE VII’

TAYLOR

FAMILY

 

 

COMBINED

FAMILIES

 

 

 

 

‘COWES TRIO’

SHERWOOD-ROGERS

HEANEY BRUFALS

COOMBES & BRADLEY

FAMILIES

‘TEDDY BEARS PICNIC’

FORSYTH

POWERS

FAMILIES

‘ANDY MURRAY

FINAL’

REED

CONISBEE

FAMILIES

 

 

MOST

AMUSING

 

 

 

 

‘LITTLE MERMAID’

DRAYCOTT

FAMILY

(LYMINGTON)

‘REALLY WILD’

HOWELL

LETCHFORD

TURNBULL

FAMILIES

‘YARMOUTH FASTNET’

 

MCKEE-JONES

FAMILY

 

 

YOUNGEST

CREW

 

 

 

 

‘GEORGE VII’

TAYLOR

FAMILY

‘PRINCESS PIRATE’

TURNER FAMILY

‘FIREFLY PIRATES’

PRITCHARD FAMILY

 

 

RIBS

 

 

 

 

 

‘FIREFLY PIRATES’

PRITCHARD

FAMILY

‘THE ASHES’

PRYCE-JONES

FAMILY

‘LITTLE MERMAID’

DRAYCOTT FAMILY

(LYMINGTON)

 

Thanks to Tony and Joanne Meaning for their sponsorship of the event.

Thorley families: Carnival 2012

 

Thorley families wond the cup for the best float with their Farming entry 2012

Thorley families won the cup for the best float with their Farming entry 2012

Thorley families won the cup for the best float with their Farming entry 2012.
Continuing the tradition of families working together to enter Yarmouth carnival, Cowleys, Chesworths and friends decorated their float with their own artwork and won the cup.

Brian Pomroy: swimming

Mill at Yarmouth with Gasworks Cottages beyond

Mill at Yarmouth with Gasworks Cottages beyond

Swimming lessons?  Learnt to swim on my own at the Mill.  We were in and out of the water all summer.
I just learnt to swim in the river. I’d nip over the wall, and into the water if the tide was right. Yes, I spent more time in the river than I did on the beach.
We used to get big oil drums and planks and make rafts and set off paddling. You’d get half way up the river and look round, and one drum’s gone floating off that way and the other one’s gone the other way, and there you were in the water, not on the raft anymore.  Yes, it was good down there. Brian Pomroy b1937