The ever-popular Wallingford Carnival has impressed locals yet again, continuing a long history that goes back as far as 1929. 

Organised by a committee of just four volunteers - Jo Purkess Beckett, Tracey Wernham Clark, Anne Bridgeman and Rosie Cooke - this was the second year back for the beloved event after the pandemic lockdowns. 

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Ms Wernham Clark said: "The procession is always a highlight.

"It is lovely to see the community coming together to participate and line the streets to cheer on the floats." 

"There is evidence of a carnival taking place in Wallingford as far back as 1929.

"We believe in its current form it is around 60 years, so it is an important part of the town's history."

This year the carnival, on June 15, collaborated with the Wallingford Fire Station to help celebrate its centenary, tying in with the theme 'We can be heroes'. 

There were a mixture of walking and vehicle floats travelling through the town including from Wild About Wallingford, RAF Benson Girlguiding, Redline Home Guard, Northern Exposure Rescue and the Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary. 

Wallingford Fire Service, who also participated in the process, had an array of activities including a tug of war and a hazardous materials demonstration at the Kinecroft. 

The carnival, sponsored by two Wallingford businesses - Ask4Support and The New Home Improvement Group, featured plenty of stalls, music, dancing and activities, before two musical performances from Unusual Suspects and Mojo finished off a great day.  

Funds raised from the bucket collection are set to be shared with local charities and community organisations.