Pictures John Hopkins
VILLAGERS put on an Olympic effort for the annual Croft Carnival as heavy showers turned into sunshine.
The annual event had an Olympic theme this year as the carnival parade set off from the Plough and through the village, followed by various activities on the local playing fields.
Winners of the famous egg-throwing competition were Stuart & Charlotte Beddall!
The happy egg throwers
Thelwall Morris had a wonderful time as part of the carnival procession before half a dozen dances on the field.
After the event organisers said: “Hope everyone enjoyed Croft Carnival 2024 as much as we did. Huge thank you to all of the volunteers, local businesses, stall holders, acts, friends and families for making it such a memorable day!
Carnival grandparents were Pam and Gary Robinson. Carnival Queen was Frankie, Princess was Chloe and Rosebud was Martha.
Scarecrow Competition winners
Winner – 26 Betsyfield Drive
Highly Commended – 30 Eaves Brow Road and 11 Heath Lane
Best Street – Cornmill Court
Float winners
Most Elaborate Float – Croft Carnival Queens
Most Original Float – Beavers
Most Entertaining Float – Culcheth Eagles
