A group of Christians celebrated the ancient Harvest Festival and collected donations for the victims of Hurricane Irma in the Caribbean.

Worshippers at Gomer Faith Ministries, were joined by Mayor of Waltham Forest Cllr Yemi Osho on Sunday, September 17, for bible readings and hymns at the thanksgiving event.

The ancient festival has been celebrated by farmers for centuries to mark the end of a successful harvest.

Parishioners at the church in Kitchener Road, Walthamstow brought dried foods and clothing which will be sent to the islands hit by the hurricane earlier this month.

The church, which is run by Pastor Michael Lewis, is looking for volunteers to help at their Christmas event which feeds elderly and isolated people.

For more information contact the events executive Monica Saunders on 07944568001 or click here.