A Big Lunch held in Watford for the community to come together, have fun and get to know each other took place last weekend.

Halifax hosted the lunch at Lanchester Community Free School for communities across North London, with special guests including the Mayor, a fire engine and Pudsey Bear.

Activities included a choir, face painting, a bouncy castle, giant Jenga – and a group of Halifax mortgage advisors selling Indian snacks.

Roshini Melwani, Halifax Watford branch manager, said "The Big Lunch provides a great opportunity for us to talk to people on a more personal level and really helps strengthen relationships in the community.

"Thank you to all who attended our Halifax Big Lunch and helped make it a success."