HALESOWEN Carnival committee is appealing for sponsors, donors and volunteers to make the July 1 a success.

The theme of this year's carnival is the circus and the organising committee are planning it will be the biggest since the return of the event two years ago.

Arc Interior Solutions Ltd, which sponsored one of the stages last year, have announced they will once again be a sponsor.

Kevin Smith, managing director, said: “We like to give back to the community and this is a great event that brings all the local community together.”

Carnival vice-chairman Karen Dunham, is delighted the company is renewing its sponsorship.

She said: “We still need more funds but this is a wonderful start to the new year and we are very grateful”. Interest in the carnival which is entering its 3rd year has grown.

“We have had quite a few enquiries about stalls and other aspects and are just starting to sort it all out.”

She added: "I am running the dog show again and any sponsors for this or help would be greatly appreciated."

Halesowen North Councillor Stuart Henley, also chairman of the carnival committee, called for entertainers to get involved in the carnival.

He said: "Interest is growing in the carnival every year so we can not promise a spot on the stages but if you are an entertainer or performer then please get in touch as soon as you can.

"We also want stall holders to get in touch because we want as many interesting and popular stalls as we can have this year."

He added: "The new forms for nominations will be available soon for the carnival king, queen, prince and princess."

Halesowen Carnival will be held at Highfields Park on Saturday, July 1.

For more information visit the Halesowen Carnival Facebook page or Halesowencarnival@gmail.com.