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Thanks

We would like to thank everyone who came to support our Bonfire and Fireworks Display on Saturday and made it a success. The weather was Terrible to say the least, but at about 6:30 the rain stopped, the wind eased a little and the skies cleared.

Our thanks also go to Two Tigers Fireworks who gave us an excellent display as usual against a clear moonlit sky!

Just as the last firework went off the rain returned with a vengeance!

Our thanks are also extended to the Rugby Club for allowing us to use their facilities, Glenn Bealey for the use of his field and help building the bonfire, all the businesses who donated pallets and wood, and Daves Pix for taking our photos on the night.

We really appreciate all the support that the Cavaliers receive in the community.

THANK YOU!

Gt Torrington Cavaliers 2nd Annual Scarecrow Competition

At our Bonfire & Fireworks display at the Rugby on saturday, the winners of the competition had free entry to the magnificent event, free refreshments and were presented with thier cash prizes, trophy's and a framed photo of thier entry.

To begin with we must thank everyone who participated in brightening up the town and surrounding area during the “Summer” months with their funny,ingenious or traditional scarecrows.

The range of characters was once again terrific with over 100 exhibits on view :- from burglars and brides and grooms to pirates, daleks and a remarkable metal sculpture by Derek Walter. Hippies, robots, parachutists, a very lifelike farmer with his collie dog, The Olympics and many of our favourite cartoon and super hero characters and numerous others ensured that judging would be very difficult once again.

Richard and Helen Rumbold kindly selected 12 finalists which were then passed to our Mayor and Mayoress, Harold and Joyce Martin, to make the final judgements. I understand that there was a lot of discussion and heated debate until the final 3 were eventually decided on.

Results as advised by The Mayor and Mayoress.

Private.

1st Jack and the Beanstalk Photo

2nd The Flintstones Photo

3rd Scarecrow with Rotavator Photo

Business.

1st The Library Photo

2nd Woodland Vale Photo

3rd Torridge Vale Club Photo

Schools

1st Jack and Jills Photo

Prize winners will be contacted shortly

To close we offer our grateful thanks and appreciation to The George Wimpey Organisation for sponsoring this event and once again our thanks to everyone who took part in adding something a little different to our special town. We hope that with a decent summer, next year‘s competition will be just as good.
Well done to all

Chris Stacey
Chairman.

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Sunday 26th October 4pm saw the official weigh in of 2008`s competition at the Cavalier Inn, Torington.

The winner again was Joe Collingham whose massive entry had to be brought in on a wheelbarrow weighing in at 57.45 Kilos which exceeded his winning entry last year which was 50.66Kg! WELL DONE!

The smallest was grown lovingly ovr the last few months but unlike its owner, our Chairman Chris Stacey only managed 0.02Kg.

Thanks to all those who entered the competition and the supporters who turned up on the day and to The Cavalier Inn who sponsored the event.

Have a look at all the photos (thanks to davespix.co.uk by clicking the links below.

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The Cavaliers bid a fond farewell to Judd Bond who passed away suddenly on Thursday 31st July 2008.

Judd was a "character" and had been a member of the Cavaliers from the very early days. He was "Torrington" through and through, always working for the town with the Cavaliers, The Town Trustees, St Michaels Church and the Town Council and other local organisations.

He will be deeply missed.

"Please say hello to our Vern and Ken when you get up there Judd."

Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time

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We were asked if we would do the mayfair Thriller dance for Milton Damerel`s village fayre.

After much discussion free refreshments were offered; That was it they were off!!

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Billy Palmer and Geoffrey Cox MP.
They are the best of mates after Geoff awarded Billy 1st prize at Milton Dameral village fete.