The excitement is building and funds are arriving ready for the annual Wroughton carnival.

Nationwide Building Society and new sponsor Innogy, based at Windmill Hill Business Park, have donated a total of £2,500 to help the celebration take off in style on July 13.

Tim Benson, events organiser, said: "It's great to welcome a new company on board and add it to our list of existing supporters. Preparations for this fun event are going well."

The entertainment will include a comic display by the Major Wrecks, a group of men who dress up as majorettes.

King of Queen, a Queen tribute band, will be playing old favourites like the Bohemian Rhapsody and it is hoped that the proceedings will begin with a freefall parachute jump.

To raise more money for the carnival a barn dance is being held at the Ellendune Community Centre on June 14.

Anyone interested in buying tickets, which cost £5, can contact Tim Benson on Swindon 814399.