In these difficult times, an £80 charge to community groups for a fundraising stall at a community event is far too high.

Although Copmanthorpe Carnival exists to raise as much money as possible for our community recreation centre, the carnival committee has recognised the importance of providing a community event at a price people can afford.

Our three-year-old price of £20 for a charity or community stall and £35 for a commercial stall has been held for yet another year for stalls booking and paying by May 31 for the carnival on Saturday, July 7.

Community groups or businesses are welcome to book a stall by emailing carnival@copmanthorpe.org.uk. We believe that by keeping the charges down, there will be more stalls and every one will benefit.

JM Pickard, School Lane, Copmanthorpe.