Ashington Carnival princess

The Ashington First School pupil was chosen this weekend, by lucky draw, at a Children’s Disco in Ashington Community Centre.

Daisy will lead the procession at the Ashington Festival on August 16 supported by two attendants and three pageboys.

The Carnival Princess’ two attendants are Isabella Aegisdottir and Lyndsey Lee (both age five). The pageboys are Alfie Price, six, Jacob Lee, eight and Julian Seymour, nine.

The Carnival procession starts at 1.30pm and follows a route through Ashington village to finish on the Recreation ground.

The Festival which follows includes a large stage with live acts performing through the afternoon and evening, including tribute acts ‘The Silver Beatles’ and ‘Curves Aloud’ and ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ impressionist and comedian Drew Cameron. Also featuring will be animal acts, children’s entertainers and circus performers.

There will also be a car boot sale, classic cars, flower show, fun dog show, funfair, animals and lots of stalls and sideshows.

And in the evening a fantastic firework display at 10pm. For details phone Margaret on 01903 892633 or visit our website at www.ashingtonfestival.co.uk

Report and picture contributed by Margaret Alford.