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By Newham.gov.uk / 19 July 2010

The Mayor's Newham Show

Almost 50,000 people attended Central Park in East Ham over the weekend to see the annual Mayor's Newham Show.

See video highlights from the Newham Show 2010

The sun-drenched spectacular drew people to see and enjoy a whole host of free activities, such as the popular beach, which played host to a sandcastle competition as well as a seaside fancy dress show and donkey rides.

An amazing carnival of local schoolchildren filled East Ham's streets with colour and music as the glittering procession wound its way from Cheltenham Gardens to the park on Saturday. A traditional village fete housed many treasures, from fabrics to train sets, while the cake competitions unearthed the borough's master chefs.

Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales said: "Almost 50,000 of us gathered for a wonderful family event with something for people of all ages to get involved in. We always make sure our people have fun and we will continue to run events like the Mayor's Newham Show which will make people feel part of their local communities. That is the Newham we are aiming for. I'm already looking forward to next year."

Olympians Sally Gunnell and Newham Sports Academy chief Tessa Sanderson were on hand to lend their knowledge and expertise to the borough's burgeoning athletes. Residents also had the opportunity to sign up for the Tour of Britain cycling event taking place at Newham Dockside on September 18.

Residents jived their way around the cabaret tent to the sounds of Sal Bashir's Asian Elvis tribute act and there were plenty of lively performances on the music stage which had youngsters throughout the borough moving to funky beats. Young Mayor Kaycee de Belen and Youth Council members were also present to find out more about the views of local young people.

Council staff were on hand to give top tips on recycling and healthy living, and residents were able to find out about job and training opportunities through the council. There was also information on how the the authority is working with the police to make the borough a safer place. And residents had the chance to find out what Newham will look like in the future and ask questions about planned improvements.

See photos from The Mayor's Newham Show 2010

Were you snapped at the show?

If our official photographer took a photograph of you or a family member at the Mayor's Newham Show 2010, you've come to the right place to retrieve it.

Simply visit our photo download website, enter the unique reference number you were given and download your image to keep as a souvenir of the weekend.

We hope that you had a great time at the show and we look forward to seeing you again at our next event - 'Under the Stars' - 26-29 August 2010.

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