I am asking for some much-needed support for the Kendal Torchlight Carnival.

We are now a very small committee of six people trying to keep the Torchlight afloat, as it reaches it 50th anniversary next year.

All the team work and offer their support voluntary to the committee and this year it is extremely hard as we are having to cover two roles each!

We want this year's Torchlight to be as successful as last year and engage as much of the community as possible, encouraging more people to enter the parade or for people to volunteer on the night.

We also need sponsors for the event, in anyway or form - the more support we get the more we can carry on next year.

We are holding a corporate fundraising quiz night, which the Castle Green Hotel at Kendal is generously hosting for us on Thursday, June 7. The event will be for business supporters to come along and find out more about the event. Businesses need to contact Andrea direct at the Castle Green Hotel 01539 797031

This year's Carnival theme is 'Books and Authors' and we are open for entries!

We also need at least 200 volunteers on the night to help marshal the event, so we would welcome anyone who could help.

To enter people can obtain an entry form on the Kendal Torchlight Website or contact: Jackie.Holmes@kendal-torchlight-carnival.co.uk

We so want this event to continue and keep Kendal alive.

Liz Nelson

Member of Kendal Torchlight Carnival team