ANDOVER Carnival would like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to the main sponsors for 2013 – Le Creuset and Simplyhealth.

The carnival will be staged in the town on Sunday, 7 July.

Alun Grace, carnival chairman, said: “Both companies have kindly supported the Andover Carnival in the past, and this year, with their continuing help, we will ensure that the 2013 carnival is another great success for the town.

“Not only does their generosity enable the carnival itself to take place but, perhaps more importantly, their patronage gives us the ability to support local charities that desperately need funds in order to carry out their vital roles.”