Over 1000 people get together to enjoy Spring Festival in Northampton, says councillor

Danielle Stone (Castle, Lab), said: “The weather was with us and we had a wonderful afternoon with lots of children and their adults having a great time.

"Everyone loved the animals, the reptiles, the farm animals and the birds of prey.

"It was great to see a lot of activity with young people having a go on the trapeze with the circus school and drumming with the African drummers. The donkeys were a great hit and the three-week-old piglets drew 'oohs and aahs' from everyone."

The Spring Borough's estate also played host to a circus school and hospitality throughout the day was provided by Castle Hill Church, the Lasaan restaurant and the Arabic community.

She paid thanks to those that made the day a success including a whole host of volunteers, Northamptonshire Police as well as Northamptonshire Community Foundation and the councillors who pledged to fund the day.

But "the biggest thanks go to the community for turning out and making our day so successful,” she added.