People with a real sense of community spirit. People prepared to give up huge chunks of their own time to make certain hundreds of others have a hugely enjoyable time, one day every year.

People who now deserve, should they wish, to take a back seat.

So what's up with the younger people of the town? Is it really that they have no sense of civic duty or pride?

After all, the carnival is chiefly a day for youngsters. Their sons and daughters.

Or is this whole problem symptomatic of a greater ill that is pervades Britain.

A "take, take" society, where the majority are happy to let the industrious few do all the work?

Or worse still. Are traditional galas and carnivals becoming a thing of the past? It is a dreadful thought, but perhaps that is the case.

One committee member says that unless everyone, including local businesses and organsations get behind this year's event, it may be impossible to carry on.

Elland Carnival was once a giant of an event.

An eye-catching mix of parades, displays and competitions.

With renewed interest from a younger generation who are prepared to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in, the carnival can get through these tough times.

The warning shots have been fired. Everyone in Elland now knows the position.

It will be pointless complaining should, heaven forbid, the worst come to the worst.