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| Stephen with chairman George Coleman-Wood |
The carnival, which consists
of a parade and fete, provided a day of entertainment for local residents
whilst also fundraising for charities and organisations in the local community.
Mr Metcalfe joined local
performers, organisations, and service providers, making his way from Wickhay
to Northlands Park via Basildon town centre in his taxi – more commonly known
as Betsy. At Northlands Park the fun and festivities continued with the fete.
Mr Metcalfe commented: “The
Basildon and Pitsea Carnival is a fantastic community event. I have
participated on numerous occasions and it gets better and better! I would like
to thank all those who participated and all those who so generously give their
time to make the event happen.”
“I would particularly like to
extend my thanks and gratitude to the Chairman of the Carnival Association, Mr
George Coleman-Wood. George has been organising the event for an incredible 53
years, raising thousands of pounds for local charities in the process. His
service to the local community is something we should all be grateful for and I
hope it inspires others to get involved with this event and to volunteer in the
local area.”
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| Photo by Gary Crouch |
