Braintree and Bocking are celebrating their 51st carnival next Saturday.
Attractions in the main arena include Jez Avery Stunt Legend, the Essex Caledonian Pipe Band, Golden Dragon Kung Fu Dane Team and bands from the Braintree College. Also, around the field in Meadowside, Braintree, there will be the usual fun fair and selection of stalls.
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