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CARNIVAL combines Welly-Wanging and Line
Dancing
Parachutists dropped in at Helmdon Carnival
on Bank Holiday Monday, to help raise funds for charity.
The event started with a procession of
floats and the St John Ambulance band. They paraded through
the village and to the Sports Club ground where other attractions
were held.
The sun shone for most of the day and spectators
were entertained by the Hinton Airfield parachute display,
line dancing, and sheep shearing, vintage ploughing and
other demonstrations.
People tried their hand at various events
including tug of war, tossing the sheaf, coconut shy, raffles,
welly-wanging, archery and guess the weight of the Formula
One car.
Children were entertained with bouncy castles,
a fairground ride, hook a duck and other games. Ice cream,
candyfloss, barbecue food and refreshments were available.
Simon Oakley, on the carnival committee,
said "We hope to raise £4000 which will be given to the
Brackley Cottage Hospital, Helmdon Reading Room, the Sports
Club and another village charity."
This was the 18th year that the Helmdon
Carnival had taken place. More than 1,000 people usually
attend and it was hoped that amount was at least equalled
this year.
A Blues Night held in the village on Saturday
raised nearly £500 for the charities.
Banbury Guardian - 31st August
2000
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