Many thanks to Jill Cowley for this update from Yarmouth. Ed
The arrival of the Mallyshag on the Green, next to the Sailing Club, marked the start of the 2013 Yarmouth Carnival. Escorted by children, he made his way to the waiting President, Brenda Garlick, and handed over the flag to be flown throughout the week.
The afternoon’s sports attracted a good crowd, with announcer Anthony Davies in fine voice, rallying the competitors ready for the Fun Run.
Whilst the Fun Runners disappeared on the four mile course, Field Sports got underway, with plenty of entries for boys and girls races, which were fiercely contested. Carnival Committee members were kept busy at the tape, picking out the winners.
Fun Run winner was Mark Wyldbore in a time of 26 min 13. Al Rowe of ‘Potting Shed Cartoon’ fame, who has drawn maps for the Town’s History Trail, and Yarmouth Voices Website came a worthy second in 26.24, a better time than he achieved last year.
First woman home was Izzy Taylor. Young Charlie Sellars completed a double, as first under 15 home and a short while later, winner of boys sprint race.
There are many events on all week in Yarmouth and Carnival Programmes with details of all the events on offer will be on sale at the following locations:-
Southern Vectis Tourist Office, The Quay – Yarmouth Harbour Offices, The Quay – Yarmouth Pharmacy, Quay Street – Yarmouth Post Office, Quay Street – Holdings Newsagent, Quay Street – Harwoods, St James’ Square – Royal Solent Yacht Club, St James’ Square – Annette Ladies Hairdressers, Jireh Place – Yarmouth Sailing Club, Bridge Road – and R.N.L.I, Quay Street, Yarmouth
