Wellington Carnival has started the search for its new Royalty Family to represent Wellington Carnival and the town from 1st August 2018 until 30th June 2019.

All interested applicants will need to attend the Royalty Pageant which will be hosted by Wellington Football Club 2.30pm on Sunday July, 15.

Dave Rylatt, chairman, said: "We are looking for a Carnival Queen, Carnival King and two prince/princesses. Princes and princesses must be aged 7-15 years old at the date of Wellington Carnival (September 29 2018), Kings/Queens must be aged over 16 years of age when Wellington Carnival takes place.

"Those selected will receive a magical and unique Somerset Royal experience and will lead Wellington Carnival on an illuminated float. There is also a requirement for representing Wellington at Carnivals in Ilminster, Chard, Taunton, as well as attending a variety of additional community engagements to represent Wellington Carnival, or our town."

Entries are £5, and extra points can be scored by raising additional sponsorship. The event is being sponsored by Unwin Photography, and all entrants attending the pageant will receive a professional photograph on the day of the pageant.

To obtain an entry form send an email to wellingtoncarnival@gmx.com, or telephone Sam on 01823 662198 or 07934862185.