The Great Get Together has brought together communities across Britain - determined not to let hate win out.

Eden Girls’ School, Whitby Road, Slough was among the many venues involved. The school welcomed more than 150 people on Thursday to share a meal in memory of the late MP Jo Cox on the eve of the first anniversary of her death.

Guests included local faith leaders, community groups and the Mayor of Slough, Councillor Ishrat Shah.

Eden Girls’ School also invited along pupils and staff from their neighbouring schools and friends of the school, including charities for which the school has fundraised.

Karim Murcia, principal of Eden Girls’ School, Slough, said: “We opened up our school to a wide range of local faith leaders, community groups, civic dignitaries and friends for a wonderful evening of celebrations. It was very satisfying to see so many people from different backgrounds coming together to share food and to celebrate all that we have in common.”

Reverend Dr John Parry, Minister of Deanway United Church, said: “It was a brilliant evening. The girls were superb in their presentations; such confidence and social awareness are wonderful to be found.”

Julie Siddiqi, National Co-ordinator of The Big Iftar, said: “I would like to congratulate the school for the great event. It was my pleasure and privilege to be a small part of it. The students were excellent and made an impression on everyone. The visitors loved their experience. The school has done a brilliant job in so many ways.”

Also in Slough, Creative Junction - a non-profit organisation that organises arts festivals and events - staged a get together at Herschel Park.

Director Anna Jones organised it as a twilight event with music a choir and performance poets.

Slough's new MP Tanmmanjeet Dhesi, as well as the leader and deputy leader of Slough Borough Council attended.

Windsor Museum at the Guildhall held its 'get together' on Saturday with tea and cakes, tea and coffee for all.

Museum assistant Courtney Rudge said: "We had 500 people coming, including from France and Austria. One woman took tea and cake to a homeless person in the street."