We had a wonderful day at Phoenix Park yesterday for the Summer Fun event. Over 450 people came along to the day, which started with torrential rain looking as though it would render the day a washout. As we prayed, however, the rain stopped and we ended up with blue skies and fluffy clouds right up to the end of the event, when the heavens opened at 1.30 p.m. Volunteers got a little wet tidying away, but we were so grateful for God’s help throughout the day.

Thanks to all the agencies who were involved with the day, including the Dearne Area Team, Big Local Thurnscoe, the Snap Tin Community Hub, Dearne Churches Together, Barnsley Libraries, Barnsley Family Centres, Barnsley Museums, Discover Dearne and Active Dearne. Thanks also to the Green Toilet Company and Double Tee Discotheque for helping the event run smoothly, and to Countryside Properties for their donation to community events which meant we could afford portable toilets and a DJ to keep things moving!

Here are some photos from the day: