GALLERY: Families flock to Broughton and Bretton Carnival

Broughton and Bretton Carnival took place on Saturday afternoon, on the field next to Broughton and Bretton Community Centre - which organised the event.
As well as a host of stalls and live performances of dance and music, attendees were able to enjoy a range of fairground rides, games and more.
Crowds at the carnival on Saturday afternoon (Image: Staff) Sarah Hemus from Saltney and two-year-old grandson Theo get to sit in a fire engine (Image: Staff) Daisy Davis, 12, with one-year-old Bonnie Bundy enjoying a fairground ride (Image: Staff) The event was even visited by a North Wales Fire and Rescue Service engine, to the delight of children who were able to sit in the vehicle and have a look at its firefighting equipment.
Organisers were delighted to see the sun shining for the event, after a weather warning caused concern over potential stormy weather.
Ellen Jones, of Broughton and Bretton Community Centre, explained the carnival was restarted in 2011 after a gap of around 20 years.
Two-year-old Sofia-Grace Griffith and four-year-old Finley Griffith on a fairground ride (Image: Staff) Two-year-old Miles Williams and six-year-old Lolly Williams at the carnival (Image: Staff) Beccy Dakeyne and two-year-old Alfie Derbyshire from Ewloe (Image: Staff) Speaking at the event on Saturday, she said: "I'm so pleased - especially with the weather.
"It's had a great turnout and we have had a fantastic raffle with most of the prizes donated by local businesses.
"We are a charity and the support we get from the community is very important.
"The atmosphere's been absolutely great."
Deb Sima, also of the Broughton and Bretton Community Centre, said: "It's gone really well.
"We did have to think about the weather warning, but I'm very pleased we did go ahead.
"The locals are really supportive of this event."
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Steve Croll, from Queensferry, on a ride with two-year-old son Hugo (Image: Staff) Dancers from Gejje School of Dance Chester, founded by Manasa Ravish (Image: Staff) Broughton and Bretton Community Centre committee members and organisers of the carnival from left: Lyn Wood, Mary John, Deb Sima and Ellen Jones (Image: Staff) Harry Griffith, who lives on the Wirral and works at Airbus, brought his children, four-year-old Finley and two-year-old Sofia-Grace, to enjoy the carnival.
He said: "It's great - it's something for the community and it's about bringing people together.
"The children are really enjoying themselves."
Organisers have confirmed that while the carnival ran until 4pm on Saturday, the fairground will still be at the site until Sunday.

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GALLERY: Families flock to Broughton and Bretton Carnival

Broughton and Bretton Carnival took place on Saturday afternoon, on the field next to Broughton and Bretton Community Centre - which organised the event. As well as a host of stalls and live performances of dance and music, attendees were able to enjoy a range of fairground rides, games and more. Crowds at the carnival on Saturday afternoon (Image: Staff) Sarah Hemus from Saltney and two-year-old grandson Theo get to sit in a fire engine (Image: Staff) Daisy Davis, 12, with one-year-old Bonnie Bundy enjoying a fairground ride (Image: Staff) The event was even visited by a North Wales Fire and Rescue Service engine, to the delight of children who were able to sit in the vehicle and have a look at its firefighting equipment. Organisers were delighted to see the sun shining for the event, after a weather warning caused concern over potential stormy weather. Ellen Jones, of Broughton and Bretton Community Centre, explained the carnival was restarted in 2011 after a gap of around 20 years. Two-year-old Sofia-Grace Griffith and four-year-old Finley Griffith on a fairground ride (Image: Staff) Two-year-old Miles Williams and six-year-old Lolly Williams at the carnival (Image: Staff) Beccy Dakeyne and two-year-old Alfie Derbyshire from Ewloe (Image: Staff) Speaking at the event on Saturday, she said: "I'm so pleased - especially with the weather. "It's had a great turnout and we have had a fantastic raffle with most of the prizes donated by local businesses. "We are a charity and the support we get from the community is very important. "The atmosphere's been absolutely great." Deb Sima, also of the Broughton and Bretton Community Centre, said: "It's gone really well. "We did have to think about the weather warning, but I'm very pleased we did go ahead. "The locals are really supportive of this event." MORE NEWS Steve Croll, from Queensferry, on a ride with two-year-old son Hugo (Image: Staff) Dancers from Gejje School of Dance Chester, founded by Manasa Ravish (Image: Staff) Broughton and Bretton Community Centre committee members and organisers of the carnival from left: Lyn Wood, Mary John, Deb Sima and Ellen Jones (Image: Staff) Harry Griffith, who lives on the Wirral and works at Airbus, brought his children, four-year-old Finley and two-year-old Sofia-Grace, to enjoy the carnival. He said: "It's great - it's something for the community and it's about bringing people together. "The children are really enjoying themselves." Organisers have confirmed that while the carnival ran until 4pm on Saturday, the fairground will still be at the site until Sunday.