Published at 16:24, Tuesday, 21 August 2012

PEOPLE are needed to help make lanterns for a world famous festival.

Ulverston Lantern Festival takes place on September 15 and Ford Park Community Group members have already made dozens of pretty white lanterns to decorate Ford Park field on the night.

Lantern-making kits are available at the tourist information centre in the Coronation Hall, at the Book Shack in the market and on the outdoor market Walking Boots stall.

An extra opportunity to buy a kit for £4 and get advice on how to make it up will be given at a pop up stall near the Market Cross on the mornings of Thursday and August 30.

The organisers say it is best to go to a workshop if people have never made a lantern before. Workshops will be held at Swarthmoor Reading Rooms on September 7, from 5pm to 8pm, September 8 from 9am to 6pm and September 9 from 9am to 5pm.

There are also workshops at Ford House in Ford Park from 9am to 9pm on September 10 to 14.

There will be plenty of support from experienced lantern makers at all the sessions.

Making the large lanterns that lead the four parades requires great engineering and artistic skill.

Organisers are looking to find a suitable place to make big lanterns.

They need a space with big doors, lighting and running water.

Anyone who can help is asked to contact Ness Wilson on 07766 6863618.

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