A popular Hampshire community carnival that raises thousands of pounds for charities each year has received a boost after a regional law firm renewed its long-standing support.

Ellis Jones Solicitors is once again a Gold Sponsor of the Ringwood Carnival which this year takes place on Saturday, 20 September. The colourful extravaganza features afternoon and evening processions through the heart of the New Forest town alongside competitions, displays, entertainment, stalls, rides and fireworks.

As well as providing financial support, Ellis Jones is celebrating its involvement by joining forces with carnival affiliate charity Ringwood Actions for Climate Emergency (RACE) for the second year running.

Team members from the 183-strong firm, with its head office at Monmouth Court in Ringwood town centre, will join RACE volunteers in September for a half-day of nature conservation on a local green space in a bid to help the environment and champion biodiversity.

Last year, six Ellis Jones colleagues helped cut back brambles and planted wildflowers at RACE’s Jack Wright Field at Crow Hill.

Nigel Smith, Managing Partner at Ellis Jones Solicitors, said:

“It’s a pleasure and privilege to continue our partnership with Ringwood Carnival, an association that goes back nearly 20 years, and do our bit for the environment at the same time."

“We’re always keen to give back to the community and are looking forward to another fabulous carnival this year.”

Kathryn Card, Sponsorship Officer for Ringwood Carnival, said:

“Ellis Jones’ ongoing generosity and support is very much appreciated by the whole Carnival team.”

Photo: Ellis Jones colleagues Luke Hunt, Associate Conveyancing Executive, and Rosemary Drew, Associate Chartered Legal Executive, present a giant sponsorship