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The crowds are gathering for the main event; two parades,
one civilian, one military. |
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The civilians are led by, appropriately enough, a panto
cow which decides to take a break on the pedestrian crossing, much to the
chagrin of the oncoming jazz band. |
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Many groups are represented and a lot of
effort has gone into costumes. The atmosphere is pure carnival.
Exactly right.
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These young warriors were cheered on by the
crowd,
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Later on, the musicians took their places to provide high
quality busking that will be missed when life returns to normal. |
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Meanwhile, up by the leisure centre, the armed forces
were loading and preparing for musical action. |
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Including the famous Welch regimental goat
which has graced many a royal venue.
He is always a 'billy' goat and is
traditionally called Billy.
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A few minutes to go, and time for a short
chat with some locals.
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1030 am and its time for a quick march to
Druids Green.
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via some appreciative pedestrians
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All three forces are represented
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every viewpoint is taken
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Mike Wilcock has it all on tape including lots of people
saying: 'Oooh, don't point that at me!' |
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The military parade returns to the centre of town |
At 1050 exactly, an RAF Hawk that has come
from RAF Valley flies overhead as part of a tribute from North Wales to
Cowbridge.
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for an eyes right to the dignitaries on the
platform
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Brains, the famous brewer of Cardiff, has made a special
brew of Cowbridge Ale and is delivering it in style. 1950's style. |
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Bringing up the rear, a slightly more regal transport for
two lucky local girls. |
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And finally, Cowbridge has now acquired its
own plastic cow courtesy of the local paper and others.
This is as near as we got to the Pamplona
style bull run that made us news a few months ago.
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Much more happened over the weekend, these pictures
are just to try and give a flavour of the events on and around March 13th
2004. |
