There were around 200 people waiting to welcome the returning coach back to the Northfleet Avenue school last night, including parents, grandparents, friends and supportive residents from the town. (Pictures by Sean Taylor and Maureen Blair)
1. Saying it with a balloon
These two supporters had a special balloon ready to greet the Flakefleet School Choir when they returned from the final in London. They were among a couple of hundred to turn out for the 'homecoming'. Picture: Maureen Blair
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2. Hugs all round
There was plenty of time for hugs as the Flakey youngsters got off the coach outside the school. Although the school choir did not win Britain's Got Talent, their lively performance, dressed as stars and planets, enchanted the nation and made the town proud.
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3. Banner headlines for school
Supporters of Flakey came up with this striking banner to welcome home the school choir at the end of their long journey home from London. It was proudly hung on railings outside the school.
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4. Youngsters came too
This delighted youngster came with relatives to cheer on Flakey, back in Fleetwood. She brought along her gold balloon as people of all ages lined up for the big 'homecoming' event.
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