Preparations for this summer's Sheringham Carnival are gathering pace - with the latest event happening on Friday.

And the programme is hot off the press, giving locals and visitors the chance to plan their activities around the annual event, which this year runs from July 28 to August 5.

A 60s and 70s disco and music quiz is taking place at Sheringham Social Club on Holway Road from 8pm. Tickets are �2 on the door.

People are being urged to come along and support the carnival. Fancy dress is not compulsory, but there will be a prize for the best dressed party-goer.

Meanwhile, the carnival programme is available at the tourist information centre on Station Approach and at many of the shops in the town.

Costing �1, it includes a directory of Sheringham businesses, four mindbender questions with cash prizes, a free carnival programme quiz and a full diary of carnival events.

The programme can also be bought online by visiting www.sheringhamcarnival.com