THE circus is coming to Thelwall this summer as part of the village’s popular rose queen celebration.

A colourful spectacle and clowning around is promised as ‘The Circus’ is confirmed as the theme for this year’s events on Saturday, June 17.

And there is still time for you to sign up and join in by entering a float or volunteering to make sure the event is as successful as ever.

The procession of floats and bands will leave Thelwall Parish Hall car park at 1.30pm and parade through the village returning to Chaigeley School field where there will be many stalls, fairground attractions, arena events and the important crowning of the rose queen.

Attractions this year include an extreme mountain bike show, a dog show, a giant inflatable assault course, remote control cars, donkey rides, fairground rides, crazy golf, Thelwall Morris Men, bands and much more.

Entry is £2 per adult and children are free.

Helen Rimmer helps to organise the event.

She said: “We can never have too many floats in the procession.

“If you think you can get a group together and enter a float or have some spare some time to decorate a float and join the parade then contact the committee at thelwallrosequeen@gmail.com.

“We also still have space for some stalls so if you would like a pitch please get in touch.

“There is still time for you to join in the event.

“We are still in need of volunteers on the day.

“You could just help on the day, or for a few hours of your time over the year join the committee and help to keep this tradition alive.

“The Thelwall Rose Queen is a hugely popular event and enjoyed by many in the village and beyond each year.

“A huge amount of work is undertaken by all the volunteers to make the event a success, so please support us by coming to the event or by buying some raffle tickets so we can continue with this well-loved festival.”

There is no parking or dropping off facility at the parish hall on the day but if access is required then contact the committee at thelwallrosequeen@gmail.com.

  •  For more information visit thelwallrosequeen.org.uk.