Crowds come out for carnival

Aug 15 2005 By Patrice John, Evening Mail

THOUSANDS of people ignored the mixed weather to flocked to the Wythall Carnival and make it another success.

The annual event included a dog show, a display of colourful disco dancers and majorettes.

Staged at Wythall Park, in Silver Street, it also involved line dancing, a funfair and a Sea Cadet display.

Carnival committee member Betsy Johnson said: "We usually get between 3,000 to 4,000 people attending.

"Most of the village came out for the day. It was sponsored by the parish council so we didn't have to charge and it was fantastic."

The event was organised in conjunction with the Wythall Community Association. Also taking part were an archery group and scouts from the area.

Members of the women's institute and a writers group put out stalls for the day as fun-seekers flocked in. l Thousands of bikers descended on leafy Warwickshire over the weekend for the annual Bulldog bash.

The three-day show, which finished yesterday, at Long Marston Airfield, Stratford-upon-Avon, is in its 19th year.

The biggest event of its type in Europe, it featured bands, drag racing and stunt riding among the attractions.