THE Romsey Town Carnival committee is calling for volunteers to help run this year's events.
The carnival holds events throughout the year, culminating in the summer procession and mayor's picnic in July.
This year the theme is books. Romsey Carnival chairman and current Mayor of Romsey John Ray told the Advertiser he is looking forward to the summer months.
Mr Ray said: “Every year, our town comes alive with the Summer and Winter Carnivals, and I think it would be fantastic if our students could get involved. These events are perfect for showing off our community spirit and what better way to do that than by showcasing the creativity of our kids.
“We are thinking it could be really fun for the students to make crafts, to parade at the carnivals. This is a great way for them to express their creativity.
“Let’s make these events a highlight of our community calendar and a chance for our kids to shine.”
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He added: “This year’s theme is books in line with the School Curriculum of promoting the love of reading.
“These carnivals have always been a cornerstone of our town's cultural and social calendar, celebrated with enthusiasm by residents of all ages. This year, we are committed to making the events even more memorable and inclusive, and for that, we need the collective effort of our community.
“We are calling on the wonderful people of Romsey to participate not just as attendees but as active contributors to the smooth running of these carnivals. We need volunteers to help with marshalling the events, ensuring everything runs efficiently, effectively, and safely. Marshals will play a crucial role in guiding participants during the parades.”
The first event of the Romsey Carnival calendar will be the bingo night on July 1 at the Romsey Comrades Club. July 4 will be the quiz night at the same location.
The bed race and children's fun run will be in the Market Place on July 5. The summer carnival precession itself will be on July 6, starting at the Greatbridge Industrial Estate.
To conclude the summer fun, the fancy dress parade and mayor's picnic will be on July 7 in the War Memorial Park.
For more information about all of the events, visit romseycarnival.co.uk/events-and-tickets.
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