IT’S that time of year again when the Peebles March Riding and Beltane Queen Festival Committee seek the help of the public to identify prospective principals for the 2019 Beltane.

The committee are seeking nominations for the positions of Cornet, Warden of Neidpath and Crowning Lady.

Members of the public are asked to write a short note, or letter, giving details of their nomination and for which role.

Secretary George Blair said: "It would be helpful, but not necessary, if details of why the nomination is being submitted could be included.

"It is not necessary but it would again be helpful if the details could include, if the nominee is aware of his or her name being submitted and if he or she would accept the position.

"Parents can of course nominate offspring and sons and daughters can nominate parents or other relatives."

Once the nominations are all in, a small sub committee of the main Beltane committee consisting of the Chairman, Vice Chairman and three committee members will discuss all the names at length over two or three meetings before reaching the important decisions.

The Beltane Principals will be introduced to the public at a free coffee evening and concert in the Burgh Hall on Friday, April 26.

Nominations should be sent to Mr Blair at 7 Standalane Way, Peebles EH45 8LR.

Nominations close on the last day in February.