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The decision to give part of the proceeds of this year's Northampton carnival parade to the Northampton Hospitals Amenities Fund has been welcomed by Northampton and District Hospital Management Committee.

A resolution from the committee say they note with pleasure "the welcome return of the carnival ti its traditional position of supporting hospitals.

Other funds which will benefit are the St. Crispin Hospital Amenities Fund, the T.B. After Care Committee and the Inskip League for the disabled and Invalid Tricycle Association.