Three Cheers for the Carnival Queen

Posted on May 1, 2005

On Sunday the 10th of April in the Eaton Bray Village Hall, we had the selection of the Carnival Queen from amongst a group of young ladies who entered their names in the draw. Our of the hat, the first name chosen was Amy Ryder, 10, who will be this year’s St Mary’s Village Carnival Queen. Her name was followed by Elizabeth Ranson, 12, to be Carnival Princess. Finally, Heather Potton, 9, and Grace Shrowder, 8, became their Attendants. Although time was tight for the selection this year, the event nevertheless went off well. The Leighton Buzzard Observer, who sent a photographer, and the Dunstable Gazette both were anxious for the names of the winners as early the next day as they could.

So, on Carnival Day, the 2nd of July, these four young dignitaries will lead the Carnival Procession from The Orchards in Eaton Bray to Edlesborough Green in a horse-drawn carriage from Honeywick Carriages of Eaton Bray. They will be dressed in gowns from Confetti Bridalwear of Tring and their hair will be styled by Chick’s Crop Shop of Dunstable. The flowers will come from Edlesborough’s Village Flower Shop. They will add a note of elegance to the procession.

More of May's Carnival news here.

Source: St Mary's Village Carnival website