The Roehampton 'Kings and Queens banquet' and 'Feel Good Festival' were on 2 & 3 July

Festival fun came to Roehampton at the weekend as hundreds of residents of all ages enjoyed two days of music, food, entertainment and sunshine.

Around 350 older residents attended the Kings and Queens banquet on Saturday 2 July, enjoying an afternoon of live performances and dancing.

It took place in a marquee on Danebury Avenue Green, with the occasion staffed by more than 100 volunteers, while the Deputy Mayor of Wandsworth, Cllr Wendy Speck, also paid a visit.

Michael David Chappell, of Wheatley House, said it was the first time he’d attended the Kings and Queens event, and that he very much enjoyed it. The 75-year-old school bus driver said: “I think it’s very good value, seeing as it’s free, and very good entertainment for people, especially if they’re lonely.”

Diane Davies, 71, of Putney Heath, came along with her sister. She said: “You can’t fault it here, they’re all so welcoming and cheerful, getting everyone up and dancing. It’s really lovely.”

The Kings and Queens event was organised by local charity Regenerate RISE, and has been running annually for more than 10 years.

Sunday 3 July saw around 500 people turn out for the Feel Good Festival, also on Danebury Avenue Green, and organised by Portswood Place-based charity Regenerate. Local residents enjoyed a mix of arts and sports, including circus skills, along with face painting, live music, food and drink, and a mini funfair.

Roehampton Outdoor Art Movement (ROAM) ran a ‘creative zone’ of activities including dance workshops, puppet making, storytelling, and comedy.

There were information stalls from local organisations, including Wandsworth Council’s public health team and the NHS, while the weekend’s events were also attended by Cllr Jane Cooper, Cllr Steffi Sutters, Cllr Jeremy Ambache, and Cllr Sue McKinney. Both of the free-to-attend events were funded by local sponsors including Wandsworth Council.

July 5, 2016