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Both Mr. Green and Mr, Clark said that this view was rubbish. Perhaps what
impressed them most of all was the fantastic sporting facilities available. Viry has an
Olympic skating rink and two swimming pools.
Mr. Green was impressed by the hospitality shown and everyone was very friendly.
They were given a tour and Paris and were looked after all the way. The French are
keen to go ahead with the official twinning on June 25th, tying in nicely with their
annual festival. Wokingham’s representatives would travel to Viry where the official
charter of agreement would be signed. It is hoped that the return official twinning visit
to Wokingham would go ahead at the beginning of October.

Thur 31st March
TOWN HALL
Mayor John Green was surprised to learn that his wife, Christine, would replace
Cllr. Richard Pennell. At the same meeting her husband was chosen to be mayor for
an extra year. Pennell resigned because of commitments at work.

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Thur 16 June
CARTOON CAPERS AT CARNIVAL
The world of Wokingham was a stage for the day as hundreds of revellers dressed up
as their favourite film and cartoon characters to make the 8th annual carnival the
biggest ever. Overcast skies and strong winds were not enough to spoil the day for
around 6,000 people who cheered the floats through the town and followed them on to
Cantley Field for an afternoon of fun. West Forest Round Table which organised the
event in conjunction with Beazer Homes, was delighted with the way it went.
The fun started when nearly 40 floats assembled in Norreys Avenue to be judged.
Smiles
Tears from the 25 cold toddlers on the Ashridge Nursery float turned to smiles of
joy as they were announced winners of the under-13 class. Their delighted parents had
sent five weeks planning their 101 Dalmatians outfits and painting “Beware of the
Dogs” signs.
The 1st Woosehill Cubs and Scouts took the under-18 prize with their colourful
Flintstones float. The Fair Ladies of Wokingham Evening Townswomen’s Guild won
the adult class with their float based on the famous film. Trade prize was won by the
St. Trinian’s float of Midland Bank. Mayor John Green praised the imaginative hard
work that had gone into making such a spectacular procession.
The huge procession was led through the town by Miss Wokingham Kathryn
Fedder, cheered on by thousands who lined the route. The excitement continued at the
Carnival Field with star attraction Bully the baby elephant on show. He trundled
round the ring gratefully accepting cakes from delighted children.
Paddywack and Supermouse entertained the big crowd dashing round in a 1931
Morris car, trailing clothes and car parts as they went.
A fitting finale was provided by the Auto Space Kings and their daring motorbike
display on a wire 60 feet above the ground. More than 110 stalls reported brisk
business and several had sold out by mid-afternoon. The money raised will fund
various health in the Wokingham area.

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Thur 30 June
TOWN TWINNING

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