MONEY collected from this year's Astwood Bank Carnival is set to be distributed next week.

The cash raised for local charities will be handed out on Thursday, July 4, at the White Lion pub, Astwood Bank.

The meeting, which starts at 8pm, is also open to anyone who wants to comment on the carnival or help out next year, as well as being an opportunity for people to find out how much money was raised and see the cheques presented.

The spokesman added charities keen to benefit from the fund-raising efforts of the 2003 carnival were reminded the closing date for applications is September 30.

To apply, call Julie Horne on 892818.