Burwell Carnival 2001

The weather held out for most of the day. This year's theme was nursery rhymes, folklore, myths and legends. Select an image to see the bigger picture.

Photos
Little Bo Peep Big black sheep There is gold at the end of the rainbow Turning Japanese The Rainbow's winning float The old woman who hasn't yet heard of family planning Och aye the noo With age comes wisdom Start young Lots of happy faces
Albino Maltese Python 4 metres long Japanese work of art James and Luke - Samurai Warriors
A lot of work has gone into this costume First prize!
Looks like its time to go home
Village News
Bin changes June 2026
New bin changes
from June 2026
UK's biggest solar farm approved for east of England (Click on image for larger version)
Proposed Solar Farm
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Millstone Park Housing Development
(350 new homes)
Linden Homes
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Planning Docs
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Councillors
Express Concerns
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Council plays down
fears over loan
This Land Business Plan?
BBC News
Charity gives medal to runner after race ran short
Samantha Clarke says she has been given a "one of a kind" medal by an air ambulance charity.
Major hedgerow restoration project begins on farm
The restored hedgerows will boost wildlife and help farm productivity, says the National Trust.
Charity plants 18,154 trees across 18 days
Nearly 800 volunteers took part in the project, also creating bug hotels, Vhari Russell says.
East of England news quiz of the week
Traitors, Kelly Smith, Sweden and Finland, how many questions can you get right?
Iran war disrupting horseracing industry, say firms
A business says up to 30 horses are stuck at Newmarket waiting to be transported to the Middle East.
New digital signalling system tested on rail line
Many railway users will have to use rail replacement buses in order to get about on Sunday.
Your Voice – on your local BBC
Tell your local BBC team about the issues you would like to see them investigate.
Police force adds 30 more officers to patrols
Darryl Preston says the additional visibility is about providing "reassurance" to the public.
The team giving abandoned bikes a new lease of life
The workshop also supports staff in learning new skills and building independence and confidence.
Multiple arrests in county lines drugs crackdown
Police say county lines causes long-lasting harm to vulnerable people, who may be being "cuckooed".
Woman runs half marathon after losing 10 stone
Ceiridwen Walker says her health journey led her to discover a love of running.
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