THE annual Launceston Carnival Queen and Fairy Queen choosing ceremony took place on Saturday, July 14 at Launceston Town Hall.

The carnival committee had a grand total of 12 entries for this year's contest, a record for the annual event.

The committee wish to thank all contestants for taking part, along with the Mayor and Mayoress — Cllr Rob and Pat Tremain — for   presenting the prizes to the winning girls.

Along with the three independent judges —Jenny Barrible, Cynthia Manning and Bill Lomas, who judged the girls, with the overall winners being: Carnival Queen — Saskia Charnock, Queen's attendant — Chloe Smith; Fairy Queen —   Eleanor Clements, Fairy Queen's attendant — Abbie Laurence.

Thanks also goes to Major Mike Jones who compered the evening's proceedings.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, please see this week's edition of the 'Post'.