Uphall Primary School students were greeted with a welcome back fayre that helped to raise money to transform their school playground.

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The day took place in Uphall Road, where there were Game stalls including Hook the duck and coconut shie, as well as a Kid’s Disco led by Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

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The Uphall Parent and Teacher Association ran the day and the chairman Lubna Hameed said: “it’s amazing what parents and teachers can achieve by working together.”

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The events ran from 12pm-4pm on Sunday 28, and there were prizes like a £100.00 Exchange Ilford Gift Card and a signed photo of footballer Ryan Giggs.

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The aim of the day was to raise money to give the school’s back playground a make-over and Mrs Hameed said: “We believe in providing a physically, socially and mentally enriching experience every day”.

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The Redbridge Food Bank based in Granville Road were also invited and people could donate food to the charity and in return were given free entry into the fayre.

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Lubna added: “Redbridge Food bank received so many donations, and as a school we are glad to have made that link with them”.

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The school raised about £1,400 and there are plans for the money to be spent on the playground and other investments into the school.

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