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Fête Day 2004

Introduction

As always, they say that it "never rains on Longhope fête". But this year was the exception in a good many years. The day dawned and didn't look too promising with heavy skies, but by mid-morning it had brightened up and the sun shone for a time. However, ten minutes before the start of the procession, there was a heavy shower to dampen everything down, except the enthusiasm of the youngsters on the floats! Heavy skies and sharp showers mixed with sunny intervals prevailed for the rest of the afternoon. The procession was led through the village by the Drybrook Band, followed by the floats and walkers. The fete was opened by George Watkins. Hope Brook School won the Best Float competition with "Grease", with the Playgroup coming a close second with "Elmer the Elephant".

Pictures

Here is a selection of pictures from this year's fête.

The Playgroup float - "Elmer the Elephant"	Drybrook Band at the start of the procession	Hope Brook School float, the eventual winners
More of the winning float	The Walkers	Richard "Soundman" Pett
George Watkins with this year's Carnival Princess Lauren Donaldson and Georgina Haines	This picture has been entered into the "Where's Wally" competition	The fete in all it's glory
Peter Waldin cutting up the pig roast - no it isn't, its a wood sculpture	This year's birds of prey	"Crazy Bikes"
More views of the rec and crowds	David "I am the Music Man" Lloyd	The recently refurbished Pavillion area
"Harry Potter Six: The Prisoner at Heathrow Airport" was released ahead of schedule at the book stall.	Mr. Townsend and the barbecue	The crowds gather for the real pig roast
John "Elvis" Smart, who escaped from the "Grease" float	"And in the blue corner..."