The summer of 1988 is this week’s destination back in time - and in particular July 16, 1988. While Glenn Medeiros’ Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You  was at the number position in the UK charts, the good folk of Chudleigh were celebrating their annual carnival in style.

Chudleigh Carnival 1988. Jolly hicket sticks from Roger Collins of that reputable college for young ladies -  St Trinians
Chudleigh Carnival 1988. Jolly hicket sticks from Roger Collins of that reputable college for young ladies - St Trinians (Steve Pope/MDA)
Chudleigh Carnival 1988. Must have been a beautiful baby - Barbara Chisnall from Chudleigh WI.
Chudleigh Carnival 1988. You must have been a beautiful baby - Barbara Chisnall from Chudleigh WI. (Steve Pope/MDA)
Chudleigh Carnival 1988. Carnival royalty with Chudleigh Carnival Queen Samantha Butler with attendants Laura Camp and Michelle Rickets and princess Donna White.
Chudleigh Carnival 1988. Carnival royalty with Chudleigh Carnival Queen Samantha Butler with attendants Laura Camp and Michelle Rickets and princess Donna White. (Steve Pope/MDA)
Chudleigh Carnival 1988.  SIlent movie stars Peggy Bostock, John Steer and Claire Carnell from Newton Abbot Rotaract
Chudleigh Carnival 1988. Carnival royalty with Chudleigh Carnival Queen Samantha Butler with attendants Laura Camp and Michelle Rickets and princess Donna White. (Steve Pope/MDA)
Chudleigh Carnival 1988. Bigtop circus fun from Chudleoigh Guides and Brownies
Chudleigh Carnival 1988. Bigtop circus fun from Chudleoigh Guides and Brownies (Steve Pope/MDA)
Chudleigh Carnival 1988. Way out West with Chudleigh Constitutional Club members Clive Langmead, Sharon Easterbrook and Ann Bostock
Chudleigh Carnival 1988. Way out West with Chudleigh Constitutional Club members Clive Langmead, Sharon Easterbrook and Ann Bostock (Steve Pope/MDA)
Chudleigh Carnival 1988. Vic Martin and Ivy Tuckett as Pensioner Royalty
Chudleigh Carnival 1988. Vic Martin and Ivy Tuckett as OAP Royalty (Steve Pope/MDA)