Many hundreds turned out to view the Model Boat Regatta today hosted by Mr John Quirk Chair’ of Friends of Alexandra and Coronation Parks, Mrs Frances Quirk, Cp’t Neville Hymus former Green Howard Regiment and the leader of Crosby In Bloom.
The Irish Guards arrived at 08:00 straight from the Belfast Ferry and were in attendance all day some in full regalia including the renowned Bearskin worn formally on guard duty traditionally at Buckingham palace.
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