Carnival fever is building in an East Hampshire town with more details being released about its long-awaited return.

The first Whitehill & Bordon Carnival in more than 30 years will take place on Sunday, October 18, with a “colourful community parade” that features local floats and walking entries heading from the Community Station to the High Street crossroads.

There will also be a live Kane FM broadcast followed by live music at The Shed. Funding for the latter has come from the Whitehill & Bordon Community Trust while funds from a district councillor, quiz and the Woolmer Forest Lions have swelled the carnival coffers.

While the Herald previously reported the team behind the Soapbox are behind the event, the carnival committee is headed by Cllr Catherine Clark.

“This is an independent voluntary event I wanted to revive to bring back something to the town for everyone to enjoy – as it’s the first one we’re starting small,” said Cllr Clark, who is helping in a non-council capacity.

The committee has plenty of event experience with the Soapbox team providing two faces. Gary Newell is the vice chair while Lisa Collyer is a joint administrator along with Sue Walker of Whitehill Town Council

Kat Tree is treasurer while figures from the Woolmer Forest Lions, Sacred Heart Church, WBRC, Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre, Backbeat Collective and Community Trust all helping out.

Stu Morrison, Ian Handy (Kane FM), Linda Delve, Penny Flux are also onboard along with the Men’s Shed, whose members are making five trophies from wood repurposed from the Deadwater Enclosure provided by the Deadwater Valley Trust.

Applications to enter a float or parade group can be made via www.bordoncarnivals.co.uk while there’s also a chance to lord it over locals for the day, as there will be a carnival king and queen, prince and princess.