The first fundraising event of the year organised by John O’Neill, attracted 12 teams, with many families taking part.

Humphrey United triumphed over the Old Gits (last years winners) in the final of this knockout competition. Humphrey United’s team were Hedley Humphrey, Dave Humphrey, William Humphrey, Mick Holman, Lee Jones and Joe Shanahan.

The winner of the plate competition was Pugwash.

Trophies and plates were donated by local business JJ Browne & Son (Jewellers) Ltd and presented by Martin Vaux , Chairman of the Carnival Committee.

This years Beneficiaries from Caterham Carnival will be 12^th Caterham Scouts, Caterham District Girl Guides, Ridge Radio and Caterham & Whyteleafe Tennis Club.

A fun lesson was taught to start the evening off, followed by freestyle. During the evening a cabaret by Thierry and Emma, Christelle and Qaz and Martin and Hannah was enjoyed by all.  James Shepherd provided excellent music throughout the evening.

Ex servicemen and women followed the Surrey Pipe Band as the parade then marched up the High Street and along Church Road, where more wreaths were laid at the War Memorial in the grounds of St Lawrence’s Church before the Memorial Service in St Mary’s Church, Caterham.

The morning was bright and sunny Local Councillor Jeremy Webster took the salute from the Parade on their return to the Memorial at Caterham Ex Serviceman’s Club. The ladies section of Caterham Branch of the Royal British Legion had prepared welcoming refreshments for those taking part in the Parade.

Local band Transmission Interrupted entertained the crowds before the start of the walk and on their return Elvis Tribute artist Paul Richie brought the audience to their feet with a great show.

The 1st Caterham Scouts were kept busy providing the refreshments and there was a memory tree for people to attach notes to for whom they were walking for.