When Hastings meets Rosie and Jim

This is a little celebration post for my Dad and Angie, they took part in Hastings carnival on Saturday just gone and they made so many people smile, they left with a best in show in there category and so much praise from people.

My Dad has taken part in this show for years but was going to retire from it due to ill health and lack of motivation. Well earlier this year my Dad surprised me by telling me they were taking part again this year and that I would enjoy the float they were creating.

The float this year was Rosie and Jim, a children's programme from the 90's and it went down a storm. The both made full effort to put in every detail they possibly could, from the costumes to the flower box on the boat itself. They also had the theme tune playing the whole way round to add to the effect of the float.

I am so glad that Dad and Angie entered together, it made so many people smile and it's nice to see my Dad with the spark he had all those years back. They are already planning next years float which if they pull it off will be amazing.

I also want to say a big well done to everyone else who took part in the carnival this year! It was a great show with lots of smiles, waves and a few high fives too.

Below is a little collage of others floats from my Dads many carnivals.

Victoria

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