The annual community fun day to celebrate the second year of The Weir Link was held earlier this month with a flavour of the World’s cuisine and fun and games for all the Family as well as dancing and music.

The event was attended by new local MP, Chuka Umunna, the Deputy Mayor of Lambeth, Councillor Christiana Valcarcel and local ward Councillors, Diana Morris, Lib Peck and Ed Davie.  Hundreds of local people also joined in the fun at the event held on Weir Estate on 12th June.

Chuka Umunna (pictured) got a taste of Poland, tucking into delicious pastries from the country as well as other delights from Somalia.

A cultural experience was also flavour of the day, with wonderful dancing with the moves and sounds of the Columbian Groove, with some students demonstrating Columbian dancing beautifully.

Those awaiting England’s first game of the 2010 World Cup also had something to do on the day with the Father’s group, organised by Father’s Outreach Worker, Tony Miller providing football games on the day and many enjoyed getting into the vibe for England’s first World Cup game set for that night.
The new Lambeth Deputy Mayor described the event as ‘Wonderful’ during one of her first official engagements.

Local people also enjoyed free ice cream in the sunshine as well as many other activities which gave the event a real variety for all to enjoy. Local Children
Music was provided by Melodians Steel Orchestra who where on hand to keep the up tempo beat in full swing on the day.

New Ward Councillor Ed Davie paid tribute to the hard work of the Centre and the triumph of the fun day saying “The Weir Link has been a great addition to the community and this second birthday celebration proves how it is valued by the people here.”

The Weir Link said of its celebration “Thank you to all involved, the day was a great success due to the contribution of our centre users and volunteers and we hope to welcome you to next year’s event which is sure to be bigger and better.”

Next years event will be held jointly by WERA and The Weir Link to bring a bigger event for many to enjoy. Unfortunately this year, Weir Estate Residents Association was on its summer break and was unable to be present at the event.

The Centre which opened its doors to the community in June 2008 has grown into a very well used facility by varying groups and members of the community as well as the nursery which was earlier this year given an Outstanding Ofsted report. The highest given to any Nursery in its first year.

The Fun day give the Centre a great opportunity to showcase its success in the community and it would certainly appear fun was had by all who soaked up the sights and sounds on offer.

The Weir Link sent us a selection of pictures, see below: