UNSEASONAL weather did nothing to discourage a large crowd from turning out to watch Bromham Carnival's procession on Saturday afternoon.

It was probably the largest carnival procession seen for many years and was led off by Carnival Queen Rosie Walden and her attendant royalty in a splendid open carriage drawn by a pair of matching black horses.

There were a great many walkers in the fancy dress competition and a total of ten floats.

Also helping to swell the throng were band and dance troupes including Angels with Attitude from Trowbridge, Jax Hip Hops from Bromham, the Wyvern Band and the Oi Sambistas samba band from Devizes.

First prize in the adult walkers was won by the Lion Fish and first prize in the family walking group was won by the Black-Eyed Peas.

I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here was the theme of the winner of the pubs and clubs section, while Twelve Dancing Prim-cesses won the family section.

In the schools section Bromham Busy Kids took the first prize with Under the Sea.

The parade wended its way from the Pound Field to the Jubilee Field cheered on a by the huge crowd.

At the Jubilee Field there were many stalls and other attractions, including cream teas served by the Bromham WI.

An outdoor music festival, Bromfest, started up at 5.30pm with seven bands playing throughout the evening, despite a shower of rain at 8pm.

Saturday saw the culmination of a week of events organised to celebrate the carnival.

The skittles competition was won by Steve Dolman's team after a tight play-off and 30 youngsters took part in the carnival junior bingo competition.

In a special gardens competition held in memory of former carnival chairman Ron Breach, the first prize for an ornamental garden was won by Lesley Eacopo of Durlett.

First prize in the pots and baskets competition was won by Eileen Croaker of Greystones and the prize for the best area was won by the High Street.