Ilkeston - Carnival Time
w/e 12 June 2005
All this week's pictures were taken
with a Kodak DX6490
![Long Eaton Militaires](050612/05061200.jpg)
"I love a parade, the tramping of feet, I love every
beat I hear of a drum.
I love a parade, when I hear a band, I just want to stand and
cheer as they come."
So go the lyrics of Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler's song.
I didn't hear anyone cheering in Ilkeston at lunch time on Saturday
but the Long Eaton Militaires led a parade through the streets
to the Rutland Recreation Ground as an introduction to this year's
carnival.
![](050612/05061201.jpg)
A couple of floats and a number of people in fancy dress including
this "Best In Show" sunflower followed, as did several
classic cars.
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![Recreation Ground](050612/05061201a.jpg)
At the Rec there were plenty of stalls, fairground rides and
entertainments laid on for the general public.
![Carnival Characters](050612/05061202.jpg)
There were also some colourful characters milling around including
Cruella de Ville, the Carnival Queen and her Princess but what
this devilish looking face was doing with the Salvation Army,
I don't know.
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![Classic Cars](050612/05061203.jpg)
A row of Classic Cars provided an interesting display with a
Rolls Royce standing next to an old fashioned Morris. A Ford
Zephyr had a pair of the obligatory black dice with white spots
hanging in the front and the Vauxhall pictured above had a similar
pair of fluffy dice but with the colours reversed.
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![Quad Bikes](050612/05061204.jpg)
Vehicles from a more modern era also proved a popular attraction
for all ages as quad bikes raced around the grass track but I'm
not sure which age group was enjoying it the most!
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![Entertainments](050612/05061205.jpg)
Punch and Judy shows, numerous game and food stalls and a display
by birds of prey kept the public happy and there were also dog
handling displays throughout the afternoon as well as a pet dog
show and competition.
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![Lenny The Lion](050612/05061206.jpg)
And at least one young lady went home a winner accompanied by
Lenny the Lion! The carnival was organised by the Ilkeston Lions
Club - I just wondered if they will be one member short at their
next meeting.
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