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West Ender · 17-06-2005, 21:03

I first remember going to watch Accrington Carnival in about 1947 or 48. I got a bag of Rishy Crisps, thrown from a lorry!

We have a May Queen carnival in our village. It's always held in June! When I first came to live here, 30 years ago, the parade was massive and we had about 10 bands. This year we only had 4 floats and 2 bands. Part of the problem is that the police, who used to give their services free, now demand £3000 a time and the insurance has quadrupled. It's the same story everywhere in the country - cost.

We shouldn't let these old traditions die. Good luck with the Accy one.

17-06-2005, 21:03	#13
West Ender Passed away 25-11-09 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lymm, Cheshire Posts: 2,674 Blog Entries: 147 Liked: 2 times Rep Power: 193	Re: Accrington Carnival I first remember going to watch Accrington Carnival in about 1947 or 48. I got a bag of Rishy Crisps, thrown from a lorry! We have a May Queen carnival in our village. It's always held in June! When I first came to live here, 30 years ago, the parade was massive and we had about 10 bands. This year we only had 4 floats and 2 bands. Part of the problem is that the police, who used to give their services free, now demand £3000 a time and the insurance has quadrupled. It's the same story everywhere in the country - cost. We shouldn't let these old traditions die. Good luck with the Accy one. __________________ * Some cinemas let the flying monkeys in............and some don't.