A NEW chairman is needed to run Wickford Carnival following the death of its organiser.
Barry Langmead had chaired the Carnival and Town Show Committee since 2011 alongside his wife Sharon, 44, and daughter Molly, 14. He died suddenly from a heart attack in January aged just 60.
Since the death of her husband, Mrs Langmead has decided to step down from the role.
Last year's carnival was a big success and Mr Langmead raised a great deal of money for charity as well as boosting community spirit in the area.
Wickford Carnival publicist Andrea Ince said: "Tragically, Barry was cruelly and very suddenly taken from us at the end of January, which was a complete shock to not only his family but all that had worked with him.
"As you can imagine it has been a very difficult time for Barry's family and they have decided that they need to pass the main responsibility of the carnival and town show to someone else as it would just be too much to do on their own.
"Sharon and Molly would still like to be involved with the carnival but are looking for someone to take on the legacy that Barry resurrected.
"They are very big shoes to fill but there must be someone out there who would like to take on this challenge and ensure that the community of Wickford has a carnival and town show that they can continue to be proud of."
This year's carnival is set to take place on September 21.
If anyone is interested in taking on the role of chairman or would like to find out about what is involved, contact Sharon Langmead on 07557 887627 or e-mail wickfordcarnival@btinternet.com
