ORGANISERS of this year's Colchester Pride event are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join their team on Saturday, August 12.

Volunteers are asked for a minimum commitment of four hours on the day in return for free entry to the main event and refreshments.

Colchester’s first Pride event was held in 2017, ran by a small team of dedicated volunteers.

The 2022 event saw a procession of more 600 people marching on Colchester High Street in celebration of the city’s LGBTQ+ community.

More information can be found at www.colchesterpride.org/volunteers.