The 2010 Carnival

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Whitstone’s Carnival week began on Friday 16^th July with the crowning of the Carnival Queen followed by an evening of entertainment.  This year’s Queen is Shannon Bluett and her attendants Zoe Bluett and Ellie Tucker. Shannon wore a lovely dark blue green full length dress with beaded detail, Zoe and Ellie wore white dresses. All three girls carried bouquets or flower hoops with cream flowers.

The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion with coloured drapes, silver balloons, cream flowers and dark green foliage.

Danielle Christie, who was Queen for 2009, thanked everyone who helped her and wished Shannon good luck for the forthcoming year.

Cheques from the Carnival Funds raised last year were donated to local organisations.  Money was given to Whitstone School, St. Anne’s Hall, St Anne’s Church, Whitstone Methodist Chapel, Acorns Playgroup, Whitstone Toddlers and the Whitstone Methodist Youth Club a total, of £900 was donated by the Carnival.

The entertainment for the evening was introduced and compered by Ean Lawrence, the evening took the form of a musical variety show with various performances including a Michael Jackson tribute dance performed by Kolby Lyma and Ocean Robinson, musical performances from Hilary & Tony Littlewood and Black Galleon to name a few. The evening was enjoyed by many and demonstrated the wonderful hidden skills and talents the village has to offer. The evening finished with an audience & performers sing along and was kindly organised by Margaret Stanbury.

Skittles were played on Saturday 17^th July and four children’s teams supported the evening. Later that evening eight adult teams played and the final cup winners were the team comprised of Chris Hopper, James & Richard Medland, Andy Adamson, Roger Pickard and Laura Bray.

On Sunday 20^th July a united service was held at St. Anne’s Hall kindly organised by the help of Whitstone Church, led by Reverend Rob Dickenson with Week St Mary Choir adding to the well attended service.

The whist drive on Monday 21^st July was well attended with 15 tables and a good variety of prizes donated by the local community.

The flower and produce show held on Tuesday 20^th July, had a high level and number of entries for 40 classes.

The Overall Flower and Produce Show Cup Winners for 2010 were:

Ladies cup – Laura Moorman
Mens Cup – Andrew Cowling
WI Rosebowl – Valerie Braund

Thanks go to the judges and helpers, and also many thanks to Angela Orchard for organising this year’s show.

Results of first class prize winners:

An Arrangement in a kitchen utensil – Carolyn Medland
A flower exhibit to depict Summer – Sandra Ayling
A miniature flower arrangement – Carolyn Medland
A flowering plant – Ruth Mill
A foliage plant – Sandra Ayling
A single rose – Sandra Ayling
3 dahlias – Andrew Cowling
4 stems of sweet peas – Debbie Dawe
3 pansies – Lucy Burrow
3 violas – Andrew Cowling
3 hydrangeas – Fran Slade
A hanging basket – Jean Barrett
Apple Cake – Jean Barrett
3 Saffron Buns – Christine Nancekivell
3 short crust Sausage Rolls – Valerie Braund
A jam filled Victoria Sponge – Ruth Mill
3 Meat Patties – Valerie Braund
An individual Dessert – Amy Cowling
An open Sandwich – Valerie Braund
A pot of Lemon Curd – Valerie Braund
A pot of homemade chutney / pickle / relish – Jean Barrett
A pot of homemade Jam – Kyla Cock
Tapestry / cross stitch / embroidery – Pat Nasmyth
A sewn article – Lucy Burrow
A hand knitted article – Pat Nasmyth
A handmade invitation for a wedding – Debbie Dawe
Photo entitled ‘Fun in the Snow’- Graham Orchard
Three photographs entitled ‘Down on the Farm’- John Stanbury
3 hens eggs – Carolyn Martin
3 potatoes – Nick Furse
3 carrots – Nick Furse
3 onions – Laura Moorman
1 lettuce – Laura Moorman
3 pods of peas – Laura Moorman
3 beetroot – Nick Furse
6 raspberries – Godfrey Cole
6 blackcurrants – Vivan Orchard 
3 sticks of rhubarb – Jo Fowler
A basket of home grown vegetables – Nick Furse

Men only classes

41. Tallest thistle – John Stanbury
42. An unusual shaped Bottle – Lucy Burrow

Senior Citizens

43. A photograph of you as a child – Maurice Braund

Children’s Classes (please put your age on the envelope)

Toddlers (Up to 4 Years) A homemade decorated moneybox
Playgroup( 3 to 5 years) Something made from recycled materials, boxes etc - Tegan
Reception, Years 1 and 2  A picture of 'My Dream House' – Oliver Taylor
Years 3 and 4  Artwork with an aboriginal theme. – Lily Holdsworth
Year 5 and 6  A picture of Whitstone C.P. School. – Tristan Cameron
11-16 yrs Tea Bread – Emily Medland

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On Thursday 22^nd July an excellent car treasure hunt was organised and written by Dan Cock everyone had an enjoyable evening taking in the local countryside, and thankfully every car returned home to enjoy a well earned pasty.  Twenty five cars took part in the event and the overall winners were ‘Just milling around’ – The Furse Family

Clues and Answers

Whitstone Carnival children’s sports took place on Friday 23^rd July at Whitstone Head School, games were kindly organised by Brian Martyn with the help of Rebecca Stanbury and Amy Colwill along with many parents on the side lines. Whilst the weather thankfully stayed kind with some blue sky and sunshine, the evening saw children take place in running races, egg and spoon, sack races, two legged races, the apple bobbing and then evening was finished with the Tug ‘o’ War which saw children and adults both competing to beat the opposition. The evening was well supported by the local children and parents and many thanks go to Whitstone Head School for the use of the sports pitch.

Saturday 24th July. There was a great deal of community spirit and the event was very well supported with many children entering the fancy dress to a high standard and families from within the village putting together tableaus. The Carnival procession was led by Bude Town Band, who gave a wonderful performance to lead the Carnival. The Carnival procession was led by the band into the field by kind permission of the Medland family where spectators were able to view the tableaus and indulge in the BBQ that was on offer.

Results from the children’s fancy dress were:

Class 1 age 4 and under
1^st            Whitstone Waddlers – Dingle Dangle Scarecrows
Class 2 age 5-9 years
1^st            Carina Dawe – Little Bo Peep
Class 3 age 10-15 years
1^st            Kayleigh Dawe, Ella Matthews, Hollie Dawe – Whitstone Wags
Local pairs
1^st            Aarron Hart, Dylan Hart, Casey Lyma – Alvin and the Chipmunks
Open Class
1^st            Hannah Sluggett – A Witch
Local children, pram, trolley, cycle and horse
1^st            Freya Bailey – Little Miss Muffet
1^st            Chloe & Isabel Martyn – The Two Magnificent Misses in the Flying Machine

Tableaux

Adult Humorous tableaux
1^st            BP Calls in Hamblys
2^nd           We Plough the Fields and Scatter

Adults Artistic tableaux
1^st            MP’s Expenses Scandal
2^nd           Palace Garden party

Children’s artistic tableaux
1^st            The ‘B’ Boys of Whitstone
2^nd           Thriller
3^rd           Over the Rainbow

Children’s Humorous tableaux
1^st            62745

Most original tableaux and Best in Carnival Cup went to The MP’s Expenses Scandal

The winner of the Queen of Queen’s competition were:
Best Queen cup was won by Ellie Abbott, Holsworthy Fairy Queen. Ellie wore a Black satin bodice with White tulle skirt with flower and sequin trim.

Many thanks go to John Mill and the judges for the Carnival. The evening continued with a BBQ and a bar was kindly run by Carnival Committee in the Carnival Field.  Money raised during the week will be distributed to local organisations

The Carnival Chairman, Justin Uglow expressed his sincere thanks to everyone involved for all their help during a busy and successful week.
Charlotte Hopper