UNSEASONABLE weather meant this year’s Shaldon Water Carnival sadly came a cropper, however, for those who missed the event here’s a look back at the fun from the first Saturday in August of 1972.

Youngsters await judging in the fancy dress competition.
Youngsters await judging in the fancy dress competition. (MDA Archive)
P-p-p-p-pick up a pengiun - three year old Rachel Bullmer.
P-p-p-p-pick up a pengiun - three year old Rachel Bullmer. (MDA Archive)
The fancy dress procession winds its way through the streets.
The fancy dress procession winds its way through the streets. (MDA Archive)
Nearly 101 Dalmations - three year old Nicola Balll and Brunoe awaits the start of the fancy dress parade
Nearly 101 Dalmations - three year old Nicola Balll and Brunoe awaits the start of the fancy dress parade (MDA Archive)