Women's rights were at the heart of a special float created to take part in this year's Dereham Carnival.

Dereham Times: Shipdham Guides and Brownies win First Prize at the Dereham Carnival Parade 2018.Picture: Nick ButcherShipdham Guides and Brownies win First Prize at the Dereham Carnival Parade 2018.Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

The 1st Shipdham Brownies and 1st Shipham Guides joined forces to pay homage to the votes for women movement.

Assistant leader of the Brownies, Donna Mays, said it had been a project close to their hearts.

'They were all very excited to win first place,' she said.

'They've all embraced this topic, from making rosettes to posters for the float.

'They really took this topic on board, especially after they were so shocked women did not have the right to vote. They now have a better understanding.'

Leader Aimee Southam added: 'We are all very excited.'

One young member said she was 'very pleased we are getting our point across.'

Dereham Times: Aimee Southam and Donna Mays from Shipdham Guides and Brownies win First Prize at the Dereham Carnival Parade 2018.Picture: Nick ButcherAimee Southam and Donna Mays from Shipdham Guides and Brownies win First Prize at the Dereham Carnival Parade 2018.Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)

Dereham Times: Shipdham Guides and Brownies win First Prize at the Dereham Carnival Parade 2018.Picture: Nick ButcherShipdham Guides and Brownies win First Prize at the Dereham Carnival Parade 2018.Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant © 2018)