The sun did not shine on Heacham Carnival this year but it was warm, dry and not too hot. Despite the lower than usual number of float entries, Heacham Carnival Parade was still full of colour and imagination to the hilt. There was even a stray horse and cart which had managed to unwittingly seem part of proceedings at times. We all waited to cheer the parade – which was led by this year’s Carnival King and Queen (Daniel Noakes and Paige Taylor) on through the village and on to the playing field.
The fete was hosted by our regular DJ and the field was full of a variety of attractions and stalls including representatives from the RAF, Army and Coastguard who were looking for fresh recruits. The RAF stand had a flight simulator which created a great deal of interest from all ages. There was an arts and crafts marquee full of lots of interesting gift ideas, bouncy castles, fairground attractions and rides and games such as “Play Your Cards Right” and the traditional Coconut Shy. Rollason’s well known Punch and Judy took centre stage later in the afternoon and entertained the children. Live music and dancing entertainment was provided by the King’s Lynn Community Samba Band.
The floats were judged as follows:
Best Walking Float – Heacham & Hunstanton Rainbows and Brownies
Best Group/Organisation – Rollason Stage School (winning the New Jennings Cup)
Best Family – The Richardson Family
Best in Carnival – Heacham Judo Club
Well done to the organisers for all their hard work.









