Gavin Williamson, MP for South Staffordshire, attended the Codsall Carnival and Fete organized by 1st Bilbrook Codsall Scout Group at Codsall Village Hall last weekend.
The 1st Bilbrook Codsall Scout Group held their 47th annual Carnival and Fete in the village last weekend. The carnival had around 2,000 people in attendance visiting a range of stalls and activities. The main attraction of the day was the float competition, which raises funds for the group as well as for local charities.
The Bilbrook Rainbows won the competition with a Rainbow Ocean themed float, while 1st Bilbrook Codsall Scouts came in a close second with a float inspired by Thunderbirds. There was also a prize for the best walking exhibit which went to 1st Bilbrook and Codsall Scouts who sported Star Wars themed attire.
Gavin had his own stall at the carnival, offering advice to constituents on local issues. Commenting on the festival, Gavin said: “I very much enjoyed seeing the floats on Saturday. This was the fifth time that I have had the opportunity to judge the procession and I was incredibly impressed with the effort that all the participants put in.
“Carnivals, such as this one, are incredibly important to our community. As a Codsall resident myself I am aware of how many organisations benefit from this event every year. I’d like to say a huge thank you to the organiser Diane Head and the rest of the team for putting on such a wonderful day.”