THE date of this year's Abergavenny Carnival has been confirmed as July 12.

Now in its tenth year, the event coincides with the town's twinning festival. A host of events and entertainment are planned around the carnival procession which takes on a European theme this year.

Anyone who wants to get involved in the festivities can contact the carnival chairman Chris Evans on 07817 861396 or May Williams on 01873 855050.