Ilkley Carnival Committee is urging schools and community groups to get creative to entertain the crowds this year.

The theme is children’s literature, and organisers are encouraging groups to come up with imaginative ideas for the carnival parade through the town centre to East Holmes Field.

Young bands and singers also got their chance to perform in front of thousands on the carnival stage last year, and the committee is keen to hear from other performers willing to put on their act on Monday, May 2.

Anyone interested in performing is asked to contact Liz Tennant by e-mail at liztennant03@yahoo.co.uk.