WALTHAMSTOW: Town square goes sports mad for charity (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series)

WALTHAMSTOW: Town square goes sports mad for charity

4:32pm Sunday 21st March 2010 in

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PEOPLE of all ages came together to enjoy a jamboree of fun and frolics for Sport Relief yesterday (March 20).

Hundreds of people descended on Walthamstow town square to take in some top sporting action on the big screen and have fun with the range of activities on offer.

Even the gloomy weather didn't dampen people's spirits as they were entertained by Balloonatics, who walked among people in the square while twisting and bending balloons into all manner of shapes.

Later on singer Vanessa Cross performed several numbers for the assembled crowd and there was a spectacular fire-breathing performance – the perfect antidote for the chilly March weather.

There were also games of basketball and five-a-side football happening for the more active visitor, while throughout the afternoon the big screen showed action from the crucial Six Nations rugby games as the tournament reached its conclusion, as well as action from the Winter Paralympics in Vancouver.

Marie Jackson, 15, from Chobham Road, Leyton said: “I've had a great time today, I've done lots of fun stuff.

“I really enjoyed the people doing all the things with the balloons, and I'm a bit of a sports nut so watching the rugby and some of the Paralympics has been great too.

“I've never got involved with raising money for charity but I'm definitely going to do something for Sport Relief next time round as it looks like so much fun.”

Peter Webb, 45, of Hoe Street, Walthamstow, said: “I'm running the mile over in Lee Valley on Sunday so I though I'd come down to get in the spirit of things beforehand.

“It's great to see so many out and about enjoying themselves and raising money for charity.

“It's good to remember people less fortunate than you.”