Burnham Carnival 2022 pictures as event takes place

The carnival, which has been held in the town for more than 100 years, saw people dress up and enjoy a whole host of entertainment. 

This year, the carnival held a two-minute silence in memory of the Queen.

Terry Martin, 69, who has been the Burnham Carnival chairman since 2019, said he was delighted with the day.

In the future Terry hopes that the carnival will have more support from residents and businesses and hopes to have bigger sponsors.

He said: “We did a two-minute silence at 12pm for the Queen and the whole of the street went as quiet as a mouse.

“It was absolutely fantastic, everybody stopped including the rides, the stall holders and the public.

“Overall the carnival was brilliant, absolutely brilliant. There were few hiccups with parking that we will address but apart from that there were loads of people and lots of great feedback.

“It breaks my heart when we get horrible comments but the majority were positive.

“We work early morning till late at night on the day and spend a lot of time organising.

“What we do is easy but we need some more people to help, half the committee is over 70 years old.

“If you have nasty comments to make then come along and help to make it right.”

The organiser was once a director for majorettes and has many memories of carnival entertainment.

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He said: “I was five years old when I first met the Romford Drum and Trumpet Corps, they were my highlight because of the memories I have of seeing them as a child.

“The bands came up the road, tiny children were marching along.

“I’m sentimental and I love seeing people enjoying themselves.

“We haven’t had the best two years and being able to put something together that people enjoyed makes it worthwhile.

“Yes we're mentally and physically drained now but we will get over it.

“Now I am looking forward to Christmas fair on the first Saturday in December.”