Carnival is set to be a great day

Posted on March 15, 2006

The hunt is on to find the star of this year's movie-inspired Eaton Bray and Edlesborough Carnival.

Youngsters aged eight to 13 are being invited to take a major role in the event by entering the annual Carnival Queen competition.

You don't have to live in one of the four villages covered by the spectacle, which takes place on July 1, but you do have to be willing to join in the fun and enjoy dressing up for the big day.

The carnival queen, her princess and two attendants will be chosen at random on Sunday, April 2, at the Eaton Bray Village Hall, and entries must be in by March 26.

Entry forms are available from Yvonne Ranson.

Organisers of this year's carnival are hoping to break the £10,000 barrier to help local worthy causes including the Iain Rennie Hospice at Home charity which provides vital care for people suffering terminal illnesses.

Visitors to the event, the largest in Bedfordshire, which is held on Edlesborough Green, are being invited to dress up as their favourite movie star.

There will be a dazzling parade through Eaton Bray and Edlesborough, a dog show, the Leighton Buzzard Observer-sponsored Best Dressed House competition, dozens of stalls, side-shows and attractions.

Find out how you can be involved by logging on to www.stmarysvillagecarnival.com or contacting chairman, Peter Bennett

Source: Leighton Buzzard Observer, 14 March 2006