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Carnival a success
The 19th Helmdon Carnival was held over
the Bank Holiday weekend.
It had a party atmosphere on Saturday, as Ben Waters and
his band, backed by Catalyst, kicked off the three day event.
They played to a huge crowd on the sports field in Wappenham
Road, as did the Porterhouse Jazz Six on Sunday afternoon.
The main event was the parade of floats, marching bands
and people in fancy dress on Monday.
The procession travelled through the village concluding
at the sports field, where there was an array of activities.
Secretary of the Helmdon Carnival Committee, Peter Burns,
said: "The weather was good and we had the largest
crowds ever."
All prizes were won, with winners gaining all manner of
booty, including a trip around the British American Racing
factory, a continental holiday, cinema tickets and whole
range of other goods.
There has been no decision made yet as to which charities
will benefit from the three days of fun.
Mr Burns said: "We don't spend the money before we
get it!"
A decision will be made at the next committee meeting.
Brackley Post - 31st August
2001
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