The organisers of Devizes Junior Eisteddfod, who hold the 64th competition on November 20, have appealed for volunteers to help run it.

Eisteddfod secretary Lisa Jacobs said: “I am about half a dozen people short for helping out on the day – runners, door stewards, adjudicator’s secretary etc.

“If there is anyone out there who could help us out we would be very grateful.”

It is all change this year for the event, which attracts entries from musicians, actors, artists and singers from all over the county.

Frank Shipway has taken over as artistic director and he shares the burden of organisation with executive chairman Simon Jacobs.

Anyone interested in volunteering to help should ring Mrs Jacobs on 07979 542042 or via www.devizes-eisteddfod.org.uk