PLANS are under way for next year's Malvern May Day celebrations in Priory Park on April 27.

Organisers have already received £500 from local charity, the Elmley Foundation, and are seeking further funding from the Lottery and other charities to help stage the annual community arts event.

A competition for designs for leaflets and promotional material is also under way and schools and colleges are being asked to start thinking about costumes for the opening parade.

For more details, contact Phil Howard on 01684 573451.