Blazing sunshine and a burst of community spirit and pre-match patriotism ensured thousands flocked to Beeston's annual festival at Cross Flatts Park.

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More than 100 stalls andthree stages ensured there was plenty of family-flavoured fun for visitors.

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The 2010 Beeston Festival was the fourth event of its kind. Organisers say it was the biggest and best yet.

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Saturday's summer party in the park featured three music stages, a marquee featuring up-and-coming local bands, a games area with jousting competitions and bucking bronco and an arena with belly dancing and other entertainment.

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Zoe Mitchell, one of the organising team, who has lived in the area for more than 10 years, said: "The weather was good and that makes everybody want to come out of their homes and share in the fun.

"And the excitement about the football helped – there were a lot of England flags, lots of people wearing England shirts and a lot of kids getting their faces painted with St George's Cross.

"It's a very mixed community and important to for everybody to feel that they are part of it – and this goes a long way in doing that."
Katie Hall from Cleckheaton said:

"We came for the atmosphere and the food and all the things for the kids and the weather."

Katie's daughter Emily Waring, nine, said: "I like all the stalls and the little shows.

"And I had henna put on my hands. It's nice to find out about different cultures."