Ref: Hayfield-May-Queen-2010-Parade-100508-130356
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The weather held despite early morning concerns; cold but no rain. Typical May Queen weather.
The theme was Cartoon Fun represented by a broad range from Snow White (The Royal Hotel), Ghostbusters, Mr Men (Hayfield Pre-School), Spongebob Squarepants, Shaun the Sheep, 1001 Dalmatians, Thomas the Tank Engine, Cars (Village Chippy), Flintstones, Disney Characters (Hayfield Playgroup) and more I've no doubt missed. The Sheepdog Trials were sorely missed (something to do with insurance apparently) as were the Urban Gypsies who have been a feature of the parade for the last three years.
In addition there were Morris Dancers, Thornsett Band, New Mills Brass Band, F Robinson Ales, The Billerettes, Kinder Mountain Rescue Team, the Roman Army (not all of them!), Pipers, a Samba band and, of course, the visiting Royalty.
Links to the Photographs of the Crowning and the Decorations.
For previous years May Queen photographs see:
2009:Parade and Decorations, Sunday Procession, Pet Show, and Morris Dancers