Shifnal’s largest and longest-running community event is looking for volunteers. The town’s carnival, to be held on Saturday 28 June, needs more people to step forward as marshals.
“We are struggling to get people to help oversee the parade,” said carnival chair Nigel Jones. “If we don’t have enough volunteers, we will need to reduce the parade route, which seems a shame for everyone involved.
“We have put a deadline of 20 June for us to make the decision if changes need to be made but we are hoping that by then more residents will get involved.”
The carnival has been running for over 100 years and is entirely planned and organised by a dedicated team of volunteers.
“It takes many skills to run an event on this scale and helping out gives people the opportunity to learn new things, get involved with their local community and keep the carnival tradition alive.”
The event will include a range of attractions, including the Marching Band of St Gregory’s, The Telford West Indian Steel Band, The Death Defying Red Barrows, the Imperial Icons, and the 2497 Squadron ATC Band.
Anyone who can volunteer should email shifnalcarnival@gmail.com
CAPTION: Nigel Jones, Chair of Shifnal Carnival Committee, with Mayor of Shifnal Paul Williamson.
