Youngsters of all ages enjoyed an international summer fair, with African drumming, sumo wrestling and live music all on the bill.
The South Mitcham Community Association hosted the Summer Fair at the Rock Terrace Recreation Ground in Phipps Bridge with saw dozens of families enjoy a day in the sun.
Shae Callow with a guinea pig from Deen City Farm
The community flocked to enjoy live cultural music, dance, African drumming, Urban Games, sumo warrior wrestling and more.
The event in Mitcham was made possible by the Merton Voluntary Service Council (MVSC), Circle Housing Merton Priory (CHMP), Amicus Horizon, L&Q, Wandle and the Phipps Bridge Youth Centre LBM Leisure Team.
Mel Murrill, of South Mitcham Community Association said: "The day was fabulous, I am so proud to be part of our Phipps Bridge community.
"We had some amazing local talent and worked really well with our local partners and voluntary groups. Thanks to Bec Yusaf (MVSC) my co-organiser for his support to run the event".
Jane Bolton from CHMP said "As a charity we support the communities we serve through a range of initiatives aimed at bringing people together. It was great that so many Phipps Bridge residents of all ages came along to have fun and meet their neighbours on Saturday.
"We’re planning more events with our local partners throughout the rest of the summer and we hope they will be just as well attended."
The event, on Saturday, July 25, was also attended by the mayor of Merton, Councillor David Chung, and Councillors Maxi Martin, Judy Saunders and Russell Makin.
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