IT’S not your usual way to get around a traditional market town, but this year’s Romsey Carnival Bed Race race didn’t disappoint.

There was centre court at Wimbledon, Saints fans and some Mexican racers as dozens of Romsey residents packed out the route.

Participants raced their way round the market place, the Abbey, down Church Street and up Lortemore Place – but were caught out by torrential rain which battered the south coast.

But participants wouldn’t have noticed it – having already had a soaking right at the start of the race.

The event is organised by Romsey Carnival committee to raise money for the summer event.