Doddington Carnival and Sports: See our gallery of photos

The static parade was a highlight in the morning, with dozens of floats decorated by local schoolchildren and groups like the beavers and scouts.

The float competition winners were:

Girl guiding - Disney through the years - runner up junior float 

Lionel Walden- little mermaid-  school - winner junior float 

Doddington diary - Disney extravaganza- runner up senior  float

Ladies that lunch - the lion king - winner senior float

Doddington carnival prince Luke and princess Molly. (Image: Alice Howard)

Some of the local children who took part in the float parade. (Image: Alice Howard)

Some of the local residents who took part in the float parade. (Image: Alice Howard)

One of the floats in the parade. (Image: Alice Howard)

There was also live music from bands including Whiskey Twist and Bright Side as well as the chance to see some vintage vehicles.

The action then moved on to the recreation ground in the afternoon for the traditional sports day, which also hosted many stall holders and the chance to join sessions run by Insane Terrain and March Cricket Club. 

After the races, each child that participated received a medal for taking part.

A spokesman for the volunteer-run committee, which organised the event, said: "The Doddington Sports and Carnival committee would like to say thank you to everyone for the huge support this year.

"The carnival was a little different this year but, despite the challenges we have faced, it was a great day and we as a committee have loved it. The sports afternoon was great fun for all, too.

One of the floats in the parade. (Image: Alice Howard)

Santa with carnival team member John Corfield. (Image: Alice Howard)

Local residents enjoying Doddington sports aternoon. (Image: Alice Howard)

"We couldn’t put this day on with without our sponsors and volunteers and all those that continue to support us.

"These include Ace Communications, The Three Tuns (big thanks to Izzy for selling the raffles tickets) as well as the many haulage companies and drivers: AGL, JLT, Betts transport, TAC, D J transport, J H Shepherd, McVicar, Lennon Transport, E Mason, Ian Gowler.

"Thanks also to TMR graphics, dinosaur, Santa, Brightside band, Whiskey Twist, the competition judges, Women’s Institute, Insane Terraine, Frank’s Ices, Doddington Street Pride, CB3 Consulting Ltd, The Green Welly Garden Centre, Skylark and Megaplants.

"And of course thank you to all our stall holders, all the volunteers, landowners and anyone else who has helped along the way through the year." 

The start of the sack race (Image: Alice Howard)

Doddington Carnival & Sports committee member Lucy Jolley and village resident Scott Walton (Image: Alice Howard)

A sack race was held as part of the sports afternoon. (Image: Alice Howard)