Ramsgate Carnival - picture gallery
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Members of the Granville Theatre Arts Company publicise their show with a 60s vibe.
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Grease is the word on the Scizzors Hair Stylists float
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Jimmy Wards red and white army -- Ramsgate FC fans wear their colours with pride
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All smiles from Ramsgate Carnival Committee chairman Ann East, and RCC secretary Sabra Brooker
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The Margate Twirlers show how its done.
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If the cap fits, wear it. Little Harry Cheesewright was on the Gossip Shop Cafe float.
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An Oliver Twist theme for the Gossip Shop Cafe in Minster
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Ramsgate Woodcraft Group - dressed to impress
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Ted Walsh takes a bow
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Sea Cadet Corps Band drums up a storm.
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Ramsgate Carnival - digging deep for charity money.
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2433 ATC Squadron rattle those tins
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Ramsgate Carnival Court: left to right, Vanessa Leppard (Queen), Ellie Rigden and Emma Pridduck
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Like a phoenix, Ramsgate Carnival returned in bright, fresh and
colourful form for its 2010 revival.
The success of Sunday's event (July 25), delighted the
hardworking carnival committee and supporters who had invested
tremendous effort, time and money to bring back a much-loved
community fixture after the carnival's absence in 2009.
The brilliance of the carnival and sheer graft involved in its
return was matched by the wholehearted support of onlookers who
lined the route in great numbers, particularly along the
seafront.
A Kent Fire and Rescue pump led the parade as is the tradition
and was well-placed to make a quick get away when it received an
emergency call.
Close behind were Ramsgate Mayor Cllr David Green, heading 40
vibrant and colourful floats including carnival courts from around
Kent, town groups and two bands.
Cllr Green said: "It was a tremendous day and although we were
really determined to bring the carnival back, it was even more
successful than we could have hoped."
He said one of Dover's two carnival courts deserved a special
mention because they walked the entire route due to the unexpected
loss of their transport.
Lack of funds and committee members had led to the cancellation
of Ramsgate carnival last year. It was made possible again with the
help of a £3,000 grant from Ramsgate Town Council and an injection
of commitment by a new committee headed by chairman Ann East.
Monday, July 26 2010
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