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Hundreds lined streets to watch the annual Skelmanthorpe carnival procession through
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Hundreds lined streets to watch the annual Skelmanthorpe carnival procession through
Hundreds lined streets to watch the annual Skelmanthorpe carnival procession through the village centre. Decorated floats were led by Skelmanthorpe band an among the marchers were Thornhill majorettes. Both gave performances later in the afternoon on the carnival field. It was the 12th annual day of fun to be organized by the village cricket club-providing it has truly made its mark on the social calendar. Profits were ploughed back into to the districts clubs and groups, many of which took part by having their own stalls and sideshows. The cricket club is spending its share on ground improvements, including new dressing rooms. A police escort led the carnival procession when it left windmill crescent and Cumberworth lane and Lidgett lane to the cricket field. 21st August 1988
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Huddersfield Examiner Archive
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Media ID 21702033
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Hundreds Gather to Celebrate Skelmanthorpe Carnival - A Vibrant Display of Community Spirit
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. In this photo print, we are transported back to the summer of 1988, where the annual Skelmanthorpe carnival procession took center stage. The streets were lined with eager spectators, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the decorated floats led by the renowned Skelmanthorpe band. Amongst the marchers were Thornhill majorettes, adding an extra touch of grace and elegance to this joyous event. The carnival field became a hub of excitement as both groups delivered mesmerizing performances later in the afternoon. This marked the 12th year that this day of fun had been organized by the village cricket club, firmly establishing itself on everyone's social calendar. Not only did it bring immense joy and entertainment to all who attended but also served as a means for supporting local clubs and groups. Profits generated from this grand celebration were reinvested into various district clubs and groups, many of which actively participated by setting up their own stalls and sideshows. The cricket club wisely chose to allocate its share towards improving their grounds, including constructing new dressing rooms. As windmill crescent merged with Cumberworth lane and Lidgett lane, a police escort guided the vibrant procession towards its final destination -the cricket field- symbolizing unity and safety within this close-knit community. This remarkable photograph encapsulates not just a moment frozen in time but also serves as a testament to
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