The Newtown Carnival committee is calling on people to attend their Annual General Meeting which will take place at The Monty Club next month.

Everyone is welcome to attend and learn more about the carnival at 7.30pm on Tuesday, September 19.

Earlier this year, organisers pleaded for volunteers to help keep the tradition alive for future generations to enjoy after postponing the 136-year-old event for the fourth-year running.

It costs at least £4,000 to host the event and more than 40 volunteers are needed from September to July to help with dozens of roles that are currently shared between around six members that have more than 100 years’ experience with the carnival.