As happened in most towns and villages across the country the Queen's golden jubilee was celebrated by a street party in Ravenstonedale.
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Lots of Queens in Tiaras |
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The rain cleared up just in time! |
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| Adults dressed in very silly
things |
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Good food outside the Kings Head organized by |
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Children in their fancy dress |
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The first official
event on our wonderful new |
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| Ann Curr kept her eye on the starting line |
Bernard Law supervised |
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Brenda Boustead was in charge of the
finishing line |
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There were Flat Races, Egg
& Spoon, Wheelbarrow, Three Legged, Sack and Obstacle.
There were six different age groups and the children all fought
hard for their certificates. However, some of the adults cheated
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| James Capstick helped with organization |
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Richard Staley was M.C. |
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David Capsick gave the prizes |
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Someone cheated in the Egg & Spoon Race |
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Everyone paired up for the Three Legged Race |
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| Everyone joined in the Sack
Race - including Patrick Higgs who did it in a wheelchair |
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| The Tug 'O War between Ravenstonedale
and Newbiggin |
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| Fell End had
it's own party |
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A Rowan Tree was planted by the oldest
and youngest resident |
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They had a Bar-B-Que The chaps built a seat... |
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| And a good day was had by
all |
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