A RALLYING call has been made for help as a bid to save Stourport Carnival gathers momentum.
Stourport-on-Severn Town Council has been working to try to save the 100-year-old carnival after the organising committee behind the event back in January.
A campaign for volunteers is being rolled out, and a meeting aimed towards getting new people on board is being held at 7.30pm at the Severns Club on Lickhill Road on Wednesday (March 25).
A spokesperson for the council said: “As you may know, Stourport-on-Severn Town Council have agreed to take on the responsibility of organising Stourport Carnival. But we really can’t do it without you.
“Stourport Carnival will only be possible with the help of local volunteers.
“Whether you have a little or a lot of time to offer, or you simply want to hear more, your support truly matters.
“Share your ideas and be part of something that brings our community together.”
The Stourport Carnival Society, which has run the 100-year-old event, dissolved due to a lack of volunteers last month, casting doubt on the future of the carnival.
The news sparked an outcry on social media, with people seeking ways to save the carnival, prompting the council to step in and look to save the event.
The Stourport Carnival was first held in 1925 and has typically taken place on the first Saturday of September each year.
The popular extravaganza’s land parade typically features floats, marching bands, small vehicles and walking entries.
The event also typically features live entertainment and a fireworks display.
Archived footage shows that in 1956, British boxing hero Freddie Mills, who once fought for the world light heavyweight title, attended the event and crowned that year’s Carnival Queen.
Visit stourporttowncouncil.gov.uk/tourism-and-events/events/volunteering/? for more information and to volunteer.
