Families from across the borough enjoyed the wintry delights of a Christmas fete to raise money for charity.

St Luke’s Hospice hosted its annual festive event today at its headquarters in Kenton Grange, Kenton.

There were stalls selling Christmas goods, clothes, jewellery and a bottle tombola, and children got the chance to meet Father Christmas in his grotto.

Aneeka Shah, who helped organise the event said: “It’s been a great day and it’s great to see so many people coming out to support the hospice.

“The whole fete has been organised by volunteers and we would not have been able to do it if it wasn’t for them.

“This is the first time we have had the fete in the hospice building and it’s good to show people the work we do here.”

Ann Hatswell, one of the founders of the hospice, visited the Christmas event. She said: “It’s marvellous to see so many people here showing their support. I think it shows how much the community value the hospice.

Mark Ford, 29, from Harrow, attended the event with his family. He said: “We always try and come along and give something to the charity.

“My grandfather was treated here quite a few years ago and this is such a great place for people. It’s good to come to events like this to give something back."

Help setting up and running the event was provided by volunteers from St Gregory’s Catholic School.

Teacher Damien Cullen said: “We had 16 students helping on Friday and 25 today.

“They were all so keen to help out and it is also important from an education point of view so they learn about the work St Luke’s does.”

During recent years St Luke's Hospice has received less government funding but an increase in demand for its services.

In order to keep running and providing services to the people of Harrow and Brent St Luke’s needs to raise £3 million.