Carnival time in Buckingham in aid of Cancer Research UK

It’s carnival time in Buckingham on Saturday, June 25, when the Cancer Research UK Carnival comes to Embleton Way.
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The day will start with a parade and end with a parade – but they will be very different in tone and content.

Few of us have avoided being affected in some way by cancer, either directly or through friends or family members, and Saturday’s fundraising event is a chance to have fun at the same time as contributing to Cancer UK’s invaluable research into the disease.

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The fun will start with a colourful opening parade, whilst the Lanterns of Light parade at the end of the day will be a time to reflect and remember loved ones lost to cancer.

Volunteers Cath Stroud and Linda Woodham sell Candle of Hope bags at the 2018 Cancer Research UK Relay for Life in BuckinghamVolunteers Cath Stroud and Linda Woodham sell Candle of Hope bags at the 2018 Cancer Research UK Relay for Life in Buckingham
Volunteers Cath Stroud and Linda Woodham sell Candle of Hope bags at the 2018 Cancer Research UK Relay for Life in Buckingham

The carnival will be opened at 10.30am by well-known local figure Ken Parker and his guide dog, Henry, after which the first lap undertaken by everyone who can be there to make it a celebration and fitting way to start the fun of the day.

The Ferris wheel will provide unique views over