Sunshine added to Pinchbeck Carnival spirit

The sun shone on a weekend of celebration in Pinchbeck.

Villagers were delighted to spend Saturday at the Rotten Row playing field where the annual carnival took place.

After being officially opened by Carnival Queen Briony Sweeting, more than 30 vintage cars and tractors paraded around the field before live entertainment thrilled the crowds.

John Pailing, vice chairman of the Pinchbeck Carnival Committee, said: “It was wonderful.

“I couldn’t count how many people there were – there were so many.

“We had a multitude of charity stalls which all looked busy, the children were enjoying the rides, we had music from the Sound Injectors who were very good and the Rock School Bus did a great job.

“We sold lots of fruit and flowers and there must have been 30 plus vintage vehicles there.

“Pinchbeck East school did a display which everybody loved and we had lots of cake stalls, including the WI one which was brilliant.

“Sadly, we were told the Spitfire was out of action but they came in the Hurricane instead which was a real event.

“It was a proper village do.

“Everybody was laughing and there were smiles all round.”

On the Friday night there was a special bingo event followed by a Sunday lunch at the village hall.

“The weekend couldn’t have gone better,” John added.

“Long may it reign.”