THERE was plenty to cheer about, despite the rain, as thousands of people enjoyed Caldicot Carnival.

But the weather did not put a dampener on the second day of a big weekend for the town which also saw the Proclamation of next year's National Eisteddfod of Wales (see centre pages).

For the first time in several years there were floats on the parade to Caldicot Castle Country with boys and girls from Sudbrook Cricket Club FC riding behind vehicles.

There was luxury transport for the 11-year-old Carnival Queen and King Chloe Drew and Ryan Woodman, with the Dewstow Primary School pupils riding in a 1922 Sunbeam 14.

Among those in the parade were Castle Park Primary School, Durand Primary School, Caldicot Runners, the Galaxy cheer team and the Blue Phoenix jazz band.

A number of classic cars also joined the parade and carnival-goers were able to get up close on the field.

Many local organisations had stalls on the field including Caldicot air cadets, the town's Women's Institute, the Zone youth club and Caldicot Brownies.

Peter and Jackie Strong of Caldicot Local History Society turned back the clock more than 100 years ahead of an Edwardian cream tea at St Mary's Church in Rogiet on Sunday, July 19.

•See this week's Review for more photographs.