Carnival ON - but with changes

9:36am Friday 5th September 2008

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HEAVY RAIN has forced organisers of this weekend’s Stourport Carnival to change arrangements for the event - but they have insisted it will go ahead.

The carnival field will now only be used for the stage and bandstand entertainments and possibly a couple of large inflatable rides.

The main funfair will be situated in the second car park, with all traders and exhibitors in the first car park.

The land parade will go ahead as normal but instead of ending up in the overflow car park - which is now closed - it will finish in the car park behind the Civic Centre.

Pete Roberts, a member of the carnival committee, said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the changes but it is really out of our control.

“We aim to make the most of the weekend and still have a really good time and make it a party atmosphere for all visitors, whatever the weather.

“Please come down and show your support despite the changes. These changes and the weather will affect the money we collect for charity so we need all the support we can get.”