Event that's run for 112 years faces 'uncertain future' due to volunteer numbers
A community event that has been a staple in the community for 112 years faces an 'uncertain future' over a lack of volunteers and committee members.
Brompton Carnival and Sports, which has been run near Northallerton every May, has brought joy to families for more than a century but may now be in jeopardy - due to the help needed.
Brompton Carnival and Sports (Image: BROMPTON CARNIVAL) The Carnival takes place throughout the last May Bank Holiday weekend with the main event, taking place on the Bank Holiday Monday.
It draws in hundreds of residents, local businesses, visitors, and local artists to celebrate the traditions and the heritage of this annual event.
Minnie and Mickie Mouse Brompton Carnival and Sports (Image: BROMPTON CARNIVAL) But the organising committee is down to just a handful of volunteers and faces questions over whether the 112-year tradition will now stop.
The Chairman of the event said: 'We are getting to the stage where we just can't continue without more help.
"Our Carnival is one of the biggest in the area and the only one lasting a whole weekend.
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"It's part of Brompton's Heritage and we want it to stay that way, but we can't do it without more help, so if you can help, please get in touch.'
Brompton Carnival and Sports are looking for both people to join the Committee and help behind the scenes.
For more information and to volunteer, contact Karen on 01609 781072 or bromptoncarnival@hotmail.com.
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