Burton Latimer will not be going on parade this year as there will be no town carnival. Instead a Funday has been organised in its place. The Funday will be held at the Recreation Centre, on Saturday, September 1, and it is hoped that all the towns' people will turn out.

One of the organisers hopes local charities will come and take advantage of free stalls and use the day to boost their funds. Marion Bird said: "The funday has replaced the carnival because there wasn't enough people to help organise it. But we still wanted an event for the people of Burton." She would like any local charity groups, especially from Burton or Barton, who would like a stall to contact her. The scout band will also benefit from the day.

Among the attractions will be a bouncy castle, refreshments, motorbikes and a band contest featuring nine bands.