Today it’s the annual town carnival: the day I remember why I love this little town of ours.
An event which will see crowds of families marching into the town centre, enthused by happiness. The atmosphere will be all a buzz.
After the floats have moved on, there will be a great festival in the park, reflecting the multicultural diversity of our population.
Ours is a humble town, it seems to me, not up itself like so many commuter-belt towns in the home counties. We all mix together and get along fine, young and old, rich and poor, of whatever background, newcomer or longtime resident.
At least, that’s how it seems on the day of the carnival, when the sun is shining and families are out in force, smiling.
Last modified: 10 June 2023
