GRANT FOR WELLINGTON CARNIVAL COMMITTEE

GRANT FOR WELLINGTON CARNIVAL COMMITTEE

Carnival goers will be enjoying a safe and colourful fun event in Wellington this year thanks to a grant from the town council.
A grant for £700 has been handed over to Wellington Carnival Committee to cover the mounting costs of health and safety provision for the event.
Vice chairman Councillor Peter Critchard said: "Wellington Carnival is the biggest event in Wellington and gives pleasure to thousands of people both local and visitors.
“All carnivals are facing increasing costs often to do with red tape so the council is more than pleased to provide this grant to cover the cost of putting up barriers and signs to make it safer for both spectators and floats.
"Wellington has a long tradition of carnival and we hope it will continue for many years."
The cheque was presented by Councillor Critchard to carnival committee treasurer Geoff Harwood who said he was extremely grateful for the generous donation.
Wellington Carnival takes place on Saturday September 30 and the procession moves off from Rockwell Green at 7.30pm.
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Pic cap – (from left to right) Wellington town council vice chairman Peter Critchard hands over the cheque to Wellington Carnival Committee treasurer Geoff Harwood.