Like many villages in South Lakeland, there is a strong sense of community spirit in Allithwaite.
Located just over a mile west of Grange-over-Sands, that spirit has shown itself over the years in the effort that local people have put into staging Allithwaite Carnival.
In July 1991, the weather was kind, with sunshine blazing down on the playing fields during the afternoon.
TRIO: Three members of Barrow Tapettes’ Double Trouble – Laura Gallagher, Karen Darroch and Dawn Evans – at the carnival in 1991
The cup for the best decorative vehicle was won by Allithwaite Primary School.
The parade marshal and the compere for dancing was Mr B Leviston.
PARADE: A glittering display of costumes as the carnival got under way in 1991
The judges for the dancing classes were Sandra Wilson and her daughter Heather.
Flookburgh Band entertained during the afternoon.
The St John Ambulance team from Barrow was present for the carnival.
Three-year-old Stephanie Callister at Allithwaite Carnival in 1991
The fall race attracted 24 boys and girls from Allithwaite Primary School and two from Park View School at Barrow.
The winners were: 1 Leslie Hodgson, Allithwaite School; 2 Jane Gilliland, Park View, Barrow, 3 Lee Mckeever, Park View, Barrow, 4 Craig Turner, Allithwaite School, 5 Jamie Copeland, Allithwaite School.
Dancing school winners. Six and under: 1 The Ozzie Bunch, Christine Hart, 2 Bubble Bath Pop, Tapettes 3 Grease Mania, Imperial.
SMILES ALL ROUND: Two youngsters who took part in Allithwaite Carnival in 1991
Seven to nine years: 1 Rocking Ruperts, Nellie English, 2 Alice in Wonderland, Nellie English, 3 Down Lambeth Way, Imperial.
Dancing mums: 1 Raggy Rejects, Tapettes, 2 The Athenians, Christine Hart, 3 Mum’s Army, Imperial.
10-12 years: 1 Double Trouble, Tapettes, 2 Cadilac Chaos, Imperial, 3 All Ashore, Christine Hart.
PACKED: The streets were filled with quirky costumes for the fun of the carnival
13-17 years: 1 7 Brides for 7 Brothers, Imperial, 2 Mary and the Sweeps, Nellie Enhlish, 3 Stone the Crow, Tapettes.
18 and over: 1 Memorial shield Mary Cosgrove donated by the Imperial School of Dancing: 1 Minstrel Magic, Imperial, 2 Adam’s Antics, Tapettes, 3 Bonnie and Clyde, Christine Hart.
Costumes of dancers. Original: 1 Double Trouble, Tapettes, 2 Rocking Ruperts, Nellie English, 3 The Ozzie Bunch, Christine Hart.
HAVING FUN: One of the young people taking part in the carnival in 1990 – another day blessed with fine weather
Prettiest: 1 Young and Beautiful, Nellie English, 2 Alice in Wonderland, Nellie English, 3 Down Lambeth Way, Imperial.
The raffle prizes were drawn by Heather Wilson and the first prize of £20 was won by Dianne Page.
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