Record Crowds Turn out for Village Carnival
Amazing weather saw a record number of villagers and holiday makers at our Water Carnival on Saturday making it a stunning success and one of the most memorable in recent years.
The Royal Party officially opened the 53rd Shaldon Water Carnival in the morning and soon the beach was packed with children creating “Royal” themed sand sculptures before racing to fill their buckets with as many crabs as they could catch.
Nearby on the beach, dice were thrown to win a kayak; pillows were bashed about in the pillow fight; Royal sketches were coloured by the children, lots of fun was had on the bouncy castle, artwork displayed by local artists was admired and local food and drink was consumed. Alan Austin’s magic and balloon show proved a huge hit once again as children crowded around to watch and we were also treated to another seamless demonstration from the RNLI.
Later, Shaldon’s Carnival Royalty led the fancy dress parade from the school in their bright and colourful costumes.
The weather was very kind to us, and the sun ensured the beach was filled to bursting with families enjoying their day out in Shaldon.
The Parade of Decorated boats was particularly amazing this year for the crowds who filled up the beach on both sides of the Teign. There were plenty of high jinx, especially with the Pirates riding the waves and getting everyone wet. A visit from the “red arrows”, the near sinking of “Tiny Tanic” and an unexpected fireworks finale from the “Hot, Hot, Hot” entry really got the crowds cheering.
Early evening saw children dancing on The Green while parents relaxed in the sunshine with a drink and a nibble from Orsman’s BBQ.
The Unoriginals stormed the green with their fantastic music and finished off a truly wonderful Water Carnival Day.
“A huge thank you to everyone who came to watch, take part and support the event but particularly to the committee and their army of helpers for all their hard work which made the day possible and the Committee is delighted to have recruited new members who will build on the success of our community group.” Commented Sally Brewer, Chairperson.
The Royal Party officially opened the 53rd Shaldon Water Carnival in the morning and soon the beach was packed with children creating “Royal” themed sand sculptures before racing to fill their buckets with as many crabs as they could catch.
Nearby on the beach, dice were thrown to win a kayak; pillows were bashed about in the pillow fight; Royal sketches were coloured by the children, lots of fun was had on the bouncy castle, artwork displayed by local artists was admired and local food and drink was consumed. Alan Austin’s magic and balloon show proved a huge hit once again as children crowded around to watch and we were also treated to another seamless demonstration from the RNLI.
Later, Shaldon’s Carnival Royalty led the fancy dress parade from the school in their bright and colourful costumes.
The weather was very kind to us, and the sun ensured the beach was filled to bursting with families enjoying their day out in Shaldon.
The Parade of Decorated boats was particularly amazing this year for the crowds who filled up the beach on both sides of the Teign. There were plenty of high jinx, especially with the Pirates riding the waves and getting everyone wet. A visit from the “red arrows”, the near sinking of “Tiny Tanic” and an unexpected fireworks finale from the “Hot, Hot, Hot” entry really got the crowds cheering.
Early evening saw children dancing on The Green while parents relaxed in the sunshine with a drink and a nibble from Orsman’s BBQ.
The Unoriginals stormed the green with their fantastic music and finished off a truly wonderful Water Carnival Day.
“A huge thank you to everyone who came to watch, take part and support the event but particularly to the committee and their army of helpers for all their hard work which made the day possible and the Committee is delighted to have recruited new members who will build on the success of our community group.” Commented Sally Brewer, Chairperson.
Shaldon Water Carnival 2013 results
Decorated Boat Winners
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Class 1 - Families & Friends with Motor Boats 1 – Tiny Tanic – The Swift Family 2 – The Shaldon Bee-ch Crew – Hulbert Family and friends 3 – A Quaint Little Drinking Village with a fishing problem – Clarry and his crew |
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Class 2 – Organisations with Motor Boats
1 – Hot Hot Hot – Ness Gift Shop 2 – Go Ape – Go Ape, Haldon 3 – Waders of the Lost Arc – Astbury / The Old Bats |
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Class 3 – Small boats eg. Seine /dinghies
1 – Red Arrows – Dave Thomas, Guy Hawkins, James Stoyle and James and Matt Crawford 2 – Gnomebody Home – Jai Dhillon, Lucy Cadbury, Bethany, Kala and Guy Jones 3 – Bill and Ben and Little Weed – Alex, Matt & Sophie Sparks and Bertie Moore. |
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Most Amusing
Filthy Pirates – Drew Peacock, Ben Drover, Toby Lerone, Annet Kertain and Arthur Kennel |
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Most Original
Red Arrows – Dave Thomas, Guy Hawkins, James Stoyle and James and Matt Crawford |
Fancy Dress Winners
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Toddlers Under 5
1. Swan Princess – Ava Farley 2. Shaldon in Bloom – Grace Stidworthy 3. Junior Jedward – Harry Smith |
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Girls & Boys 5-7
1 – Peter Pan – Dexter Coatham Girls and Boys 8+ Fortune Teller – Phoeniz Coatham Open Pairs 1 - The Paper Girls – Yasmin Barnes and Lilymay Petifer 2 – Shaldon’s Finest – Gaby and Jesse Dopson 3 – Bill and Ben – Cody and Aston Cook Groups of all ages 1 – The Shaldon Bee-ch Crew 2 – Washed up and Salty 3 – Ye Olde Essex Golly Wobbler |
Royal Sand Sculptures
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Under 5 years
1. Megan Pittord, four, from Exeter 2. Ethan Wyatt, four, from Salisbury 3. Julia White, four, from Holland 5-7 years 1. Jonathan Woodward, seven, from Torquay 2. Adriana Cutter, seven, from Sri Lanka 3. Jay Davis, 7, from Shaldon 8-10 years 1. Gracie Quartly, eight, from Shaldon 2. Lauren Greenway, nine, from Shaldon 3. Claudia Perriam, eight, from Shaldon 11-14 years 1. Gabby Dopson, 11, from Reading 2. Rebecca Wyatt, 11 from Salisbury 3. Sam Wansbrough, 11, from Torquay and Ben Hawker, 9, from St Albans |
Royal Sketches
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Under 5 years - Ethan Wyatt, four, from Salisbury
5-7 years - Anna Allen, six, from Chippenham 8-10 years - Bethany Staples, eight 11+ - Rose Swift from Bristol |
Crab Collecting Competition
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Joint winners were Stanley, seven and Alf, four, Grim from Dawlish and the Wyatt family from Salisbury
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Pillow Fight
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Under 14 Boys - Marcus Dorkins from Lincolnshire
Under 14 Girls – Gabby Dopson from Reading |
Odd One Out - Ryan Tucker-Swift, 15, from Teignmouth
Decorated Boat Parade
Daytime activities
Fancy Dress Parade
Evening Activities
Until Next Year...