and fellow Lion, Christine. Here Peter is presenting ex President Paul German with District Governor, Ian Snell's bannerette.
The winner was Bethan West from Tavistock College.
 Fireworks in the Meadows Saturday, November 3rd 7.00 pm start. Another great display from Two Tigers!! Carnival 2018 "The best procession for years" Here are some great pictures from James Bird, with his permission and that of the Tavistock Times Gazette.  The success of Tavistock town relays in Carnival Week concluded with the presentation of a bumper cheque for Tavistock Lions last week. President Jan Meakin and Alan Wroath from the Lions received £1,500 from various Tavistock Athletic Club members, young and old, representing all abilities for which the club caters. This donation goes directly back into local community projects and good causes at the heart of Tavistock. Club chairman Alistair Kinsey who handed over the cheque said ‘Events like the town relays are what make Tavistock special, a community coming together producing a sporting spectacle with a fun filled running event and sportsmanship in the heart of this vibrant town.’ Event sponsor, Tavistock Hire Centre, was represented by Craig Howells at the presentation. Their support gave the financial clout to allow this year’s event to proceed, giving hundreds of runners of all ages, family and friends the evening they deserve. Planning for next year’s event is under way already with a challenge to make it even bigger and brighter by attracting more sports, school and corporate teams. Did you miss our wonderful Concert in the Church?? Here are some excerpts! All the results Baby Show (sponsored by Duke’s Coffee House and Boots) Under 1 year winners: Benjamin Hunter from Tavistock Over 1-year winner: Binky Oliver from Tavistock Judges: Ruth Kelly and Jan Steer of Boots, Tavistock
Fun Day Dog Show (organised by Cheryl Thomas of Kestrel Kennels) Best in Pedigree Classes: Bowden – a fox red labrador exhibited by Isobel Bevan Reserve: Lady – a saluki exhibited by June Baker Best in Novelty Classes: Poppy – a german shepherd exhibited by Pete Jarman Reserve: Rudy – a cross collie/springer/ beagle exhibited by Alana Steels Judges: Jane & Michael O’Hara
Pavement Artists Competition (sponsored by Tavistock Times Gazette)
Under 5 years: Winner:Ted Coates 2nd: Lyra Blowey
3rd: Evie Peek
5-8 years: Winner: Dibeh Alaoui 2nd: Ruby Harding
3rd: Iris Harding
9 and over: Winner: Leah Kite 2nd: Damien Bowyer
3rd: Gracie Young
Adults: Winner: Helen Bowyer
Judges: Lianne Hunt and Alison Stephenson from the Tavistock Times Gazette
Petanque Competition (with 6 teams)
Winners: Tavistock Town Council A (Mayor and Mayoress Paul & Jane Ward and Councillor Andy Hutton)
Trader’s Skittles Competition (with 10 local businesses at the Explorer)
Winners: Cakes, Bakes and Shakes
Carnival Programme Flag Competition Winners (each receiving £25)
Keri Walker, Rosie Walker, Ben Walker and Kate Harding (all from Tavistock)
Many thanks to the traders and advertisers for displaying the flags
Carnival Procession
Best in Procession: Tavistock Church Schools Federation (St. Peter’s & St. Rumon’s)
Schools: 1st: Tavistock Church Schools Federation (St. Peter’s & St. Rumon’s)
Decorated float or Group of vehicles 1st: Vintage Tractors Walking Class 1: 1st 1st Tavistock Scout Group
Walking Class 2: 1st: TAGB Taekwondo
Walking Class 3: 1st: TASS
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The winners of Best in Procession receive a perpetual shield and a trophy to keep.
The Carnival theme was “Countries of the World”
The collection on the procession route, which took 25 people just over 2 hours to count, was £2185.98 which was around £100 up on last year
The collection consisted of 46,957 coins made up of 21,508 - 1p, 14,725 - 2p, 6028 - 5p, 1,782 - 10p, 2,084 - 20p, 346 - 50p, 456 - £1, 28 - £2, £95 in notes plus a selection of foreign coins!
The profits will be distributed to the charity groups, clubs and schools that participated in the procession and the other events during Carnival Week Next year’s Carnival Day will be Saturday 20thJuly 2019 and the theme will be announced in due course
Carnival Princess  We now have our Carnival Princess and her attendants; Emily Tripp (centre) will be the Princess, with Tilly Young (left) and Verona-May Peters (right) her attendants. And here they are in their wonderful coach, thanks to the brilliant Richard Marlow! Thanks Helen Bowyer for the photo! 
 As well as lighting up Bedford Square at Christmas time, the Trees of Light are a lovely way of remembering loved ones. Lights are sponsored and the money raised goes to three charities who we choose each year. This year £6000 will be divided between CLIC Sargent - a children’s cancer charity, Marie Curie and Parkinsons Uk with a further £900 from Gift Aid. Remembrance Day We were very pleased to support the royal British Legion by closing the roads for the silence....  Sensory Garden.... Work goes on!!  | For details on other events throughout the year, visit our events page. 
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