Once again a wide variety of activities helped make up an enjoyable programme for the annual Whitland Week.

Residents entered into the true spirit of the week, with the events attracting a good turnout of entries and supporters.

As always the carnival was a highly colourful affair and helped bring the curtain down on a memorable seven days in the Whitland community.

BABY SHOW

0-3 months: 1. Elinor Gomer; 2. Brandon Rimmington. 3-6 months: 1. Alisha John; 2. Dylan Poole; 3. Dion Williams. 6-12 months: 1. Abigail Pro-Morlais; 2. Oliver Bujega. 12-18 months: 1. Nathan Lee Hancock. 18-24 months: 1. Naomi Roberts; 2. Chloe Thomas; 3. Alex John. 24-36 months: 1. Sam Davies; 2. Christopher Rimmington; 3. Ethan Blandford. Champion baby: Alisha John.

CREAM TEAS

The Cream Teas event raised the excellent sum of £314.

A raffle was held in conjunction with the event, with prizes donated by various staff and suppliers.

Winners were: 1. Buddig Blandford; 2. Gwyneth Davies; 3. Tipsy; 4. Jenny Buffet; 5. Colin Keen; 6. Dilys Richards; 7. Doreen Skyrme; 8. Robert Shipton; 9. Joyce Evans; 10. Andrea Hill; 11. David Russell; 12. Rev Kingsley Taylor; 13. Brenig; 14. Sue Evans; 15. Rev Kingsley Taylor; 16. Getta Owens; 17. Sir Eric Howells; 18. Nathan Bowen; 19. C. J. Evans; 20. Les Evans; 21. Katherine Jeffries; 22. Jody Bowen; 23. Eifion Vaughan; 24. Gareth John; 25. Carol Richards.

Family night

There was a very good turnout for the Family Night at the Fishers, which raised £300.

The whist drive, meanwhile, raised £130, with winners being: top score - Margaret James; 1st lady - Dilys Richards; 2nd lady - Mary Lee; 3rd lady - Amy Redd; 1st gent - Mary Thomas; 2nd gent - J. L. Jones; 3rd gent - Dewi Evans.

Raffle prizes were donated by various businesses and whist organisers, while main sponsors were J. J. Morris and Mrs. Monty.

The karaoke night raised £90, the target bowls £70 approx, the barbecue £50 and the raffle £65. Winners of target bowls were: member - Christopher Court; non member - Meurig Evans; junior under 14 - Adam Powell.

On Tuesday, the coffee morning raised £57.50, while winners of the pool competitions were: Juniors over 12s (Station House) - Stuart Davies, runner-up - Shane Webster; under 12s - Jake Stevens, runner-up - Daniel Powell.

The adult pool competition raised £140 in entry fees and £100 from the raffle.

Winners were the TA Ra Boys; runners-up - Taf. Raffle winners: Meal from Indian takeaway - H. B. R.; meat voucher (AFC) - Ray Spencer; bottle of wine (WDSSC) - Mark George.

The fancy dress and children's disco raised £68. Overall winner was Catrin Harries, while best boy was Nathan Bowen.

On Wednesday, a 'kids treasurer hunt' was held. This was a free day for the children a produced a very good turnout.

Carnival Day results

Under five, best decorated tricycle, car or toy: 1. Postman Pat (Llion Williams); 2. Queen Bee (Chloe Thomas); 3. Baby in Bloom (Sue Evans).

Under five, best fancy dress: 1. Spongebob (Nathan Stevens); 2. Devil by Night (Ella Walsh); 3. Walkers Crisps (Kieran Pearce).

Under 5, best pair: 1. Peter Pan (Megan and Grufydd Davies); 2. Hawaiian Girls (Fion Elin Evans); 3. Kieran Pierce.

Six-eight years, best fancy dress: 1. Cinderella (Kirsty Harry); 2. Pirate (Ryan Hare); 3. Alice (Ffion Lewis).

Best pair, six-eight years: 1. Gavin and Charlotte (Gethin Benjamin and Steffan James); 2. MRSA (Connor and Jack Bowen); 3. Penguins (Luke and Ben).

Best fancy dress, nine-12 years: 1. Recycle (Ryan Powell); 2. Vicky Pollard (Dorothy Gascoine); 3. Lion (Daniel Powell).

Best pair, nine-12 years: 1. Little Britain (Chelsea George and Stefanie); 2. Indians (Sion Stevens and Luke Wilton); 3. Pirates (Thomas Hughes and Joseph Watson).

Best float (Maisie Beynon Shield): Willy Wonka (Stevens/James family).

Best fancy dress, 13-16: 1. Police (Sarah Harries); 2. Dumm (Louis Price); 3. Dee (Shane Webster).

Best topical (any age under 15): 1. Gavin and Charlotte (Gethin Benjamin and Steffan James); 2. Lion (Daniel Powell); 3. Recycle - Ryan Powell.

Adult fancy dress: 1. Chicken (Tony James); 2. Cruella (Charlotte Davies); 3. Michael Jackson (Gaynor Harries).

Adult best pair: 1. Ladies (Selwyn Price and John Llewelyn); 2. Recycling bin (Irene Powell and Angela Davies); 3. Weather (Joan Williams and Zoe Williams).

Best group of four: 1. Little Britain; 2. Robin Hood; 3. Willie Wonka.

Chamber of Trade Trophy for best child pedestrian: Gavin Henson and Charlotte Church (Gethin Benjamin and Steffan Jones).

Evans Brown Cup for best overall adult pedestrian: Ladies (Selwyn Price and John Llewellyn).

Best pub or club shield: Robin Hood (RFC). Raffle winners: Rachel Hancock; Heather Salliss; Vickie Owens; Sally Bartley; Eiddwen John.

The committee would like to thank Tesco, Carmarthen, Spar, Co-op, Whitland, as their main sponsors, as well as everyone else who helped make the event a success. Thanks also go to Lesley Evans, Tesco, and Mrs. Emily Lloyd, visitor, for doing an excellent job as judges.