Kesgrave’s Big Lunch Fun Day has been declared a rousing success after hundreds of families turned out to celebrate the best of the town.

Ipswich Star: The boys football tournament at Kesgrave Big Lunch Fun Day. Picture: GARY DONNISONThe boys football tournament at Kesgrave Big Lunch Fun Day. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Gary Donnison Photography 2017)

The event took place at the Millennium Jubilee Hall and field yesterday, and featured community groups, musicians and sports teams showing what the town has to offer, and giving people the chance to have a go or take part in games and activities.

Ipswich Star: The Pop Chorus perform at the Kesgrave Big Lunch Fun Day. Picture: GARY DONNISONThe Pop Chorus perform at the Kesgrave Big Lunch Fun Day. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Gary Donnison Photography 2017)

People also had a chance to share their thoughts on what should be in the town’s new neighbourhood plan.

Ipswich Star: The Pop Chorus conductor gets in the party mood at the Kesgrave Big Lunch Fun Day. Picture: GARY DONNISONThe Pop Chorus conductor gets in the party mood at the Kesgrave Big Lunch Fun Day. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Gary Donnison Photography 2017)

The day aimed to celebrate the best of the town and its community spirit, and followed on from the success of the Queen’s Birthday event there last year.

Ipswich Star: Noah Sutherland climbs the wall at Kesgrave Big Lunch Fun Day. Picture: GARY DONNISONNoah Sutherland climbs the wall at Kesgrave Big Lunch Fun Day. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Gary Donnison Photography 2017)

Neal Beecroft-Smith, chairman of Kesgrave Town Council, said: “Kesgrave is a growing town with established and newer parts, events like this are excellent for bringing everyone together to celebrate what is good about living and working here.”

Ipswich Star: The crazy golf was a big hit with the kids at the Kesgrave Big Lunch Fun Day. Picture: GARY DONNISONThe crazy golf was a big hit with the kids at the Kesgrave Big Lunch Fun Day. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Gary Donnison Photography 2017)

Ipswich Star: The Taoiste Tai Chi Society put on a great display at the Kesgrave Big Lunch Fun Day. Picture: GARY DONNISONThe Taoiste Tai Chi Society put on a great display at the Kesgrave Big Lunch Fun Day. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Gary Donnison Photography 2017)

Ipswich Star: Young archer Molly Cook gets tuition from Trevor Fitchett at the Kesgrave Big Lunch Fun Day. Picture: GARY DONNISONYoung archer Molly Cook gets tuition from Trevor Fitchett at the Kesgrave Big Lunch Fun Day. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Gary Donnison Photography 2017)

Ipswich Star: Kesgrave Big Lunch Fun Day. Picture: GARY DONNISONKesgrave Big Lunch Fun Day. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Gary Donnison Photography 2017)

Ipswich Star: Crowds at the bouncy slide at the Kesgrave Big Lunch Fun Day. Picture: GARY DONNISONCrowds at the bouncy slide at the Kesgrave Big Lunch Fun Day. Picture: GARY DONNISON (Image: Gary Donnison Photography 2017)