New members are needed to help Egremont's Crab Fair committee plan for next year's 750th anniversary.

Preparations get under way next Wednesday with a meeting in Egremont Catholic Club at 7.30pm.

After a successful Crab Fair last weekend the committee's attention has turned to seeking grants, planning fundraising events and putting on a special show in 2017.

Chairman Steve Foster said: "It has been a very successful year and now our thoughts turn to next year for the 750th anniversary. I don’t think any other fair will have celebrated that anniversary, it's so unique."

Anyone willing to volunteer their time should attend the meeting. For more information, call Crab Fair secretary Callum Scott on 07519413231.