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Out and aboutYou are in: Cambridgeshire > Entertainment > Outdoor and Attractions > Out and about > Soham Carnival and Heavy Horse Show 2009  Cyril The Squirrel Terrier Racing Soham Carnival and Heavy Horse Show 2009The good old fashioned English fair is alive and well, and taking place in Soham this Bank Holiday Monday, 25th May, when the town celebrates the 56th Soham Carnival and Heavy Horse Show... Soham CarnivalMonday 25th May 2009, 9am-5pm The Recreation Ground, Fountain Lane, Soham Admission £3 adults, £2.50 concessions, 50p children (16 and under). Heavy horses, vintage cars and tractors, children's games, Punch and Judy, cream teas and much more - take a trip back to bygone days this Bank Holiday Monday at a traditional English fair first held in 1953 to celebrate the Queen's Coronation.  Magnificent heavy horses The stars of the day are undoubtedly the heavy horses; magnificent creatures who once did the work of modern farm machinery, and who have the strength and stamina of a dozen men. You'll be able to get up close and personal with these legendary animals between 9am and midday. Just as the Heavy Horse Show comes to an end, the Carnival Parade of decorated vehicles sets off from Townsend, arriving at the Recreation Ground at approximately 1.45pm, for judging and prize giving by World Indoor Bowls Champion, Greg Harlow.  Peter Leadbeater - Chainsaw Carver Among the star attractions will be Cyril The Squirrel Terrier Racing which takes place at 2.30pm and 3.30pm, Peter Leadbeater the chainsaw carver, classic and vintage vehicle shows, a birds of prey display, Punch and Judy, majorette performances and much more... There will also be a huge assortment of stalls by local organisations and tradesmen, sideshows, funfair, food and refreshments, and of course - a licensed beer tent.  Shiny bright vintage cars The only thing we can't guarantee to be perfect is the weather - but then what English summer day would be complete without a few raindrops? For more information about the carnival telephone 01353 624493, email or visit the website:
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