It’s carnival time in Lambourn!
PIRATES, cartoon characters, vintage tractors… Lambourn Carnival was a riot of noise and colour on Sunday, August 24.
Villagers lined the streets to watch the parade, which followed judging in the sports club field off Bockhampton Road.
Organising committee spokeswoman Kiri Fowler said afterwards: “A big ‘well done and thank you’ to all of the entrants – a great effort was made by all.
“We’d like to thank all of the volunteers on the day including the road closure marshals, our judges, registration desk volunteers, prize announcement volunteer and Lambourn Sports Club for the use of their field.”
She added: “Thanks, also to our carnival sponsors: Noll Countryside Services, TWL Plumbing and Heating Ltd, Ady Godwin, Nicky Henderson, CAE Logistics Ltd and Lambourn Garage which help with getting the band, rosettes and fireworks for November and so forth.”
Meanwhile the carnival committee is seeking fresh faces to volunteer for 2026 and to keep this colourful village tradition alive.
If you would like to get involved, send an email to Lambournfestival@yahoo.com
Alternatively, you are welcome to attend a committee meeting at 7.30pm in The Wheelwrights Arms on Thursday, September 25.
Results:
Class: A – MOTORISED, OVER 25’
1st: The Garden Shed by The Lambourn Shed & Youth Club – Supported by Farol & the Denton Family
Class: B – MOTORISED, UNDER 25’
1st: Lilo & Stitch – The McNultery Family
2nd: Peter Pan – Noll Countryside
Class: C – EQUESTRIAN
1st: Wizard of Oz – Maggie Hughes
2nd: The Lone Ranger & Tonto – Chloe Jones & Isla Lawson
Class: D – WALKING, ADULTS FANCY DRESS
1st: Billy Buck – Till Death Do Us Part
2nd: Tim & Aimee – Wicked
3rd: Penny Locke – Banana Rescue
Class: E – WALKING, CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS
1st: Lily, Neve & Betty – Hula Girls
Class: F – WALKING, FAMILY FANCY DRESS
1st: Claire Way – Matilda comes to Lambourn
2nd: Zoe Abott – Guess Who
3rd: Jo Gill – Frozen
Class G – Walking, Push & Pull
1st: Tracey Fisher – Lamb-bourn
BEST IN SHOW – MOTORISED: Classes A, B
Lilo & Stitch – The McNultery Family
BEST IN SHOW WALKING: Classes D-F
️Matilda – Claire Way
BEST IN SHOW EQUESTRIAN & Push & Pull: Classes C & G
Wizard of Oz – Maggie Hughes
BEST IN SHOW OVERALL – The Jim Bracey Memorial Trophy
Wizard of Oz – Maggie Hughes
SCARECROW COMPETITION:
Winner of the Best Scarecrow – The Scarecrow Trophy and Family Hamper – Caz Farrell – The Beatles
Winner of the Scarecrow trail – Tickets to Welford’s Spectacle of the Lights and Family Hamper – Ellie-May Mooney
Winner of The Lambourn Youth Junction Anagram – £20 Amazon Voucher – Amileigher, Kendria and Hudson Pullin
