Pershore Carnival proves a hit as people flock to town centre

The Pershore Carnival is fun-filled family event that takes place in the town centre every year.

People were out in force on Bank Holiday Monday (May 27) to enjoy the carnival's offerings of food and craft stalls, activities, funfair, live music and much more.

Olivia Rushforth couldn't resist having her face painted (Image: NQ)

There was plenty for everyone to enjoy as even the odd heavy downpour couldn't wipe the smiles off people's faces.

Debbie Ruff and Mandy Smith were attending the event for the first time to showcase their business Teasels Handcrafts, handcrafted bespoke children's clothing, and were impressed with the carnival's overall offering.

"We're an online business so we only do stalls at these kind of events," they said.

"This is our first time and it's been very good.

"It's well organised, people are friendly and chatty - they chat to you even if they're not purchasing.

Ava Rose was keen to have her portrait drawn by Caricatures (Image: NQ)

"Stalls go out of there way to help each other and have been friendly.

"So far we have been busy. Our children's clothing has sold well, the tombola has don well too.

"We wrap up prizes for the winners and a lady told us that our prizes were phenomenal so she bought more tickets.

"Overall, it's been very enjoyable."

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Sarah Galvin was among a group of coordinators representing Blue Cross, who were out in search of more volunteers for their animal welfare charity.

Blue Cross coordinators from L to R [James Barron, Melanie McLay, Carol Downing, Sarah Galvin and Tracey Durrall (Image: NQ)

"I'm a foster coordinator at Blue Cross in Bromsgrove and we're at the stage of increasing foster care for the centre as there's an increase of animals going into care," she said.

"We're holding a dog show as well. We've been coming to the carnival for many years, the purpose of which is to advertise ourselves and the charity overall.

"We're looking for volunteers for foster rooms and fundraising, and promoting other events over the year.

"It's a brilliant event, it brings the community together.

"People travel far and wide to turn up and there's been a great turn out."

 Justine Owens of Upton-based The Pudding Shop was relishing selling her steamed puddings, with some flavours proving a big hit.

Justine Owens had her traditional steamed puddings on show at the carnival (Image: NQ)

"We sell traditional steamed puddings and have been trading for over 20 years," she said.

"We have lots of customers that live in surrounding areas so it's nice to come to events like this, and our customers follow us wherever we go.

"It's a fantastic family fun day, there's a lot for everybody.

"I'm a member of a choir so that's a nice addition to lift the event.

"Footfall is incredibly busy, there's a nice local vibe and everyone's very friendly."