THE DUNMOW Carnival may be over six months away but the time to pick the town’s queen and princesses is upon us.

The selection evening takes place on Friday March 18 in the Dourdan Pavilion; doors open at 7pm or a 730pm start.

Entrants for the queen competition should be 15 to 24 and entrants for the princess category should be nine to 14 years. The three winners will receive a prize and be supplied with a dress to wear throughout the carnival season.

Information about the carnival is on www.dunmow-carnival.co.uk or Contact Tracey on 01371859209 or just turn up on the night.