The organisers of Verwood Carnival have announced that this year’s carnival – which would have taken place in May – will not be taking place, as despite the lifting of coronavirus restrictions there would still be risks for an event which attracts big crowds.

However, there is good news.

It is planned to run a special carnival in the town to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Friday 3 June 2022 which will be a bank holiday.

If you would like to become involved email: verwoodcarniva@gmail.com.

However, organisers of Ringwood Carnival are still planning for the event to take place on Saturday 18 September this year, but it would be subject to Covid-19 conditions and relevant government restrictions would have to be lifted by this time.

To enter log onto https://ringwoodcarnival.org/get…/be-in-the-procession/