Superheroes help to brighten up village’s big day

THOUSAND of people lined the streets to enjoy this year’s Burbage Carnival float procession.

The float competition, which had a superhero theme, was won by Burbage Infants School with Mys2dio dancers winning the walking prize for their leading of the event.

Also taking part in the procession were the TKT Cheerleading, Windsor Playgroup, Hinckley AFC, Diverse and Unique Care, St Mary’s and Atherstone marching band and, of course, the prince and princess of the carnival, Hugh and Rosa Macgregor-Devlin.

The procession started on Windsor Street at noon, before heading down Coventry Road and Pyeharps Road. It then made its way onto Sketchley Road before heading down Boyslade Road, then onto Twycross Road, Grove Road, Hinckley Road and finishing back on Windsor Street, with residents cheering and donating to bucket collections along the way.

After following the floats to the end, festival revellers continued onto Bri- tannia Fields for a day of entertainment, stalls and rides.

Among the entertainers was Hinckley singer-songwriter Markey T, as well as magician Mr Chuckles, alongside traders as diverse as the Vintage Cheese Cart to Husse Leicestershire who served up natural healthy Swedish dog food to the four-legged guests.

Several mini-superheroes could also be seen trying their luck at the duck hook games.

Joy Beasley, of Joy’s Crafts and Gifts stall, said: “I loved it! It was nice and dry and the crowd was amazing!”

Mark Docherty, event photographer and float organiser, said: “It’s gone really well this year, the turn up is really good considering we’re competing with father’s day.

“We’ve had a good variety of stalls, and most people here are local, too.

“Most importantly we have raised a lot of money for the community.”

The whole event is not-for-profit, with the festival donating more than £7,500 to various projects last year.

Last year Burbage Infant School received a grant of £500 to develop a learning garden.