Sunday, September 8, 2013

Stapleford carnival

cake stall of many nations

people dressed up as playing cards

barrel organ, hurdy-gurdy music


some of the vintage cars
After  the first night in a bed for 6 weeks (we slept like logs!) we went with mum to Stapleford Carnival.  (Stapleford is the little town I'm from).  It was a fete and gala with lots of stalls - some selling things, some promoting clubs and societies -Hedgehog preservation was one (and I don't think it meant dried or bottled) - all very English.  There was an arena with various acts like girls being gymnastical on horseback, marching girls, bands etc.

Then we went for a pub lunch and just relaxed for the rest of the day.  It has an Autumn feel in England, considerably cooler than the 28/29 degrees we just had in Switzerland.
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  1. UnknownSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    Did you meet the hurdy gurdy man- I feel a song coming on!!! Gosh it is only a month or so before Whangarei Falls Camp is on the agenda. What sights to behold you then!!!!! Enjoy your time with your Mum and Malcolm,we are expecting a yodelling recital
    I'm sure you are up to it!

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