A ‘church family’ has raised more than £1,000 for charity by holding a fun day.

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Parishioners in Leytonstone gathered in the grounds St John’s Church on Sunday (May 13) to celebrate Christian Aid Week.

While the adults mingled at stalls selling clothes and bric-a-brac, the younger members of the church were entertained with face-painting and activities.

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The annual fundraising drive which lasts until Saturday (May 19) aims to raise cash for Christian Aid, which works in some of the poorest countries in the world.