Soggy, Smiley Carnival

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Milford on Sea Carnival once again celebrated the final Summer Bank Holiday Saturday of the year.  I say, 'summer', but I am not sure we have had one.

It is hard to remember such a wet summertime.  By August I am normally tanned like a Greek God, but not this year, and my wife doesn’t find my pasty summer look so appealing.

Weather aside, a merry band of eager volunteers had been planning the Carnival for a number of months, and the morning saw a large range of stalls and entertainment appear on the village green.

Nope, can’t help mentioning the weather again. The morning decided to be a bit blowy and threatening of rain. However, many happily shopped at the craft stalls, and the kids were totally oblivious of any impending showers as they scaled the climbing wall and jumped manically on the bouncy castle.

As 4pm arrived for the start of the Carnival Procession, the heavens decided it was time to dump its copious rain. In typical stoical style, Milford on Sea turned out in great numbers to enjoy the parade of many colours, people and weird contraptions.

All in the parade were enjoying themselves too much to worry about a little rain, as they vigorously rattled their charity collection bucket.

A little later, on the main stage, the Milford Pre-School were awarded 1st prize for Best Decorated Float.

The evening ended on a washout, with the weather taking a torrential hold. However, by that time everyone that had visited had already taken away a little bit of Milford on Sea village magic.