A charitable group in Maldon is appealing for a place to store its float.

The Maldon Round Table is getting ready for its annual carol float collection, but have nowhere to put the festive display vehicle.

The funds raised will go to the elderly and needy, and the group also need volunteers to help on their round of the town.

The float will be taking part in the Victorian Evenings and will be parked outside Janes restaurant in the High Street.

The organisers are looking for a dry and secure place to store the float, which must be a place with a height of more than 10 feet.

Anyone who would like to help should contact Steve Baker on 01621 890046.

The float will be found on the following routes:

December 6 - Starting at Scraley Road, Heybridge, to Colchester Road and Alldays shop

December 7 - Maldon High Street

December 9 - Starting at Southern Relief Road and Meeson Meadows to Blackwater Leisure Centre

December 13 - Starting at Spital Road and Acacia Drive to Longship Way

December 14 - Maldon High Street

December 18 - Starting at Holloway Road and Regency Close to Bovis estate

December 20 - Starting at Southern Relief Road and Fambridge Road to Pembroke Avenue

December 23 - Starting at Lawling Avenue and Goldhanger to Basin Road.

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