BUDE Carnival 2011 was a great success for both organisers, participants and viewers alike.

Whilst the weather wasn't quite perfect, a few showers did little to quell enthusiasm on the day.

Secretary and treasurer Susanne Bartop said: "We were pleased with the day as a whole, despite the rain in the afternoon. At least we did not have a repeat of last year's downpour when it began to thunder."

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