Sunny Funday

Atherstone’s annual fun day event was blessed with glorious weather today (2nd June) when a large crowd enjoyed the many attractions on offer.

After the official opening by the Borough Mayoress assisted by the deputy chairman of the Town Council, Atherstone Marching Band started proceedings with their usual polished performance.

The event was centred on the Market Square, where various charity stalls vied for the public’s attention. Everything from animal welfare organisations to local interest groups.Prizes were awarded for the best stalls. Also in attendance were exhibits from Ferret welfare groups and Owls.

The local amateur dramatic group gave an enjoyable live show with a music hall theme and an hilarious skit on the TV show “Last of the summer wine”.

Nuneaton Dog Obedience group bought along some of their canine stars who also put on a superb display.

Dancers from The Wendy Moreton Academy of Dance took to the centre of the square and gave an energetic, colourful and professional routine.

Dr. Who and his friend K9 patroled the area, K9 decided to enter the dog show later and won a prize. St Mary’s church hosted several interesting displays, including an antique valuation panel provided by Winterton’s of Lichfield.

This year’s Carnival Queen and Princess escorts were chosen by a top hat draw, carried out by former holders of the title going back to as far as 1969.

MP, Mike O’Brien ably assisted by his daughter Caroline judged the Atherstone Crufts allcomer dog show. When asked by Recorder Editor, Geoff Wilding if choosing a winner for the dog show was any more difficult than choosing the Deputy Leader of The Labour Party, he replied with tongue in cheek,

“Well at least the candidates do not need to have a glossy coat, a wagging tail or attractive eyes. But they all of course are best in their class”.

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