Cromer Carnival 2010!

Saturday morning - very early at the moment, as the photos from the Fancy Dress Party have just been loaded onto this site. Martin at Photosprint will have a disc of these images during the day on Saturday, if you want to buy a copy. I think everyone had a great time again on Friday, from the talent show to the town walking quiz. Thanks again to all the Carnival team for all the work they do to make the week enjoyable for so many other people.

A very pleasant afternoon on Thursday on Evington Lawns for the party and a sparkling display from Clive and his team in the evening. Now video of fireworks never does quite match the real thing, but we took some good shots yesterday evening and we're going to put a link to them on this site later on today.

I'm not sure what Cromer does to deserve it, but with cloud over to the west and the east, the skies were clear blue over the town as the Red Arrows arrived at noon Wednesday for another great display. And apart from that little shower towards the end of the main parade, another excellent day. Whilst mentioning the Red Arrows, in case you weren't within range of the commentary, the 'Heart' yesterday was dedicated to Julie Davies - and Julie was at the arena to watch, rather than just hearing the noise at the shop as for the last few years.

Wednesday morning was a lovely warm start, with the mandolin players in the Blogg Garden and the presentation of prizes. Off then to the field for a day full of displays, masses of stalls and the fairground on the Carnival field. Some terrific floats in the evening - the ingenuity never ceases to amaze. 'Pirates of the Carribean' seems popular at the moment - two really splendid floats on the theme. So, from the potato heads from 'Toy Story' to Dorothy and the Wizard gang, well done to all and thanks for your support. Pictures are up on the photo pages.

The Royals were busy on Tuesday morning with visits to Halsey House, Benjamin Court and Cromer Hospital. Many thanks to all who took the teams round to meet all the folks there. What a great welcome! The day room at Benjamin Court was fully decorated for Carnival and what great hospitality. Look in on the photos to see just a few of the folk that the royal party met. There's a particularly entrancing photo of the Carnival chairman and his basket of carnation buttonholes on the visit!

A quick change of venue Monday afternoon made it a Waiters' and Waitresses' race rather than a swim whilst dodging waves on the prom. Pictures up on the web site now - congratulations to all taking part - very smart, very fast - and most arrived with the guests' drinks in the glasses rather than on the tray. Always the best way to do it!

A bit blustery and a bit cool later in the afternoon on Sunday - but another great day at Carnival. Many thanks to Andreas for crowning the Carnival queen and throwing in a live performance of is Cromer Carnival number. You can find the link for the live performance higher up on this page; for Andreas's video, click here Let's get it moving up the download charts for Andreas!

Our 'Royal Family' were all hard at work at the various events. Many thanks to them for the work that they do. Lucy, Maria-Josephin, Klaudia, Charlotte, Mina and Leon were at most of the Carnival events.

Congratulations to the teams that ran Children's Weeks. The numbers at some of the events have been tremendous. It's time now for everyone to behave like children and enjoy all the Carnival fun.

Just a few pictures below from 'It's a Knockout' on the Monday of Children's Week Two. A great day and you can see that the children are completely engrossed in the puzzles and tasks that have been set for them.

On the website, we have been looking back with a set of photos from Carnival 1980. George Patterson was our photographer then and we have digitised a set of his prints for you to see.