Kirkbride came together for its annual carnival last Saturday.

Heavy rain forced the event’s sports day to be postponed until next month.

But crowds still turned out to take part in and watch the carnival procession and to enjoy other activities.

Karen Rudd is the carnival committee’s treasurer.

She said: “The weather was rubbish but we made the best of it.

“We had to change our plans with the sports day on the school field. That will now be on Sunday July 14. Everything else went ahead.”

There were traditional children’s games like pass the parcel in a marquee at The Bush Inn.

The new carnival queen, Holly Masters, was crowned by the outgoing queen, Emily Satterthwaite.

Holly’s attendants were Jemima Deakin and Lexi Milburn.

The five carnival floats were judged by Dawn Maxwell, who stepped in at the last minute, to the committee’s gratitude.

Winner of the big float category was School of Rock. Best small float was Dumbo.

The procession of floats and people in costumes on foot then made its way through the village, to the school and back.

Thomas Benson, as a Red Arrow, was judged to have the best costume.

“It was good to see everybody putting the effort in,” said Karen.

“People start a month or so before the carnival to get the floats and costumes together. Lots of effort goes in.

“It was a good atmosphere. The community does come together, older people as well as younger ones. I think we do really well for the size of the village.”

The fun continued all day with live music in The Bush Inn at night.

The committee of eight is looking for new recruits, and its thoughts will soon be turning to the 2020 carnival.

“We’ll have a meeting in a couple of weeks to start thinking about next year,” said Karen.

As for next month’s sports day, she added: “I hope the weather is better.”