LAUNCESTON Carnival Committee presented £550 to eight local charities and youth groups on Friday, November 8 with funds raised at this year's carnival.

Groups were chosen for their involvement with the carnival, from providing first aid cover to music, volunteering for collecting or just support for a local club.

Groups include Launceston Town Band, Launceston Police Cadets, Launceston Voluntary First-Aid Service, Windmill Samba Band, Launceston College Samba Band, Launceston Army Force Cadets under 11s Youth, Southgate Colts Football Club and Ashwater Steel Band.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, see this week's edition of the 'Post'.