The annual BigFest took place on Sunday with a variety of sports, arts and crafts workshops at Barra Hall Park in Hayes, and with a colourful, musical parade in Uxbridge High Street.

Louise Daniel, 32, of Paget Road, Hillingdon, said: "I think it's nice for the community to be able to see so many different cultural events especially when we have a multi-cultural community.

"And it's nice to see everyone come together when they are shopping and to be able to see something for free, particularly when people don't have that much money to spend at the moment."

Helen Hand, of Pine Gardens, Ruislip, said: "It's absolutely beautiful and it's good fun for the community and something to look forward to when the weather gets bad."

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