THE churches of Langley came together last weekend to hold a Harvest Festival, which saw more than 500 people enjoy the charitable event.

This was Langley’s first open-air Harvest Celebration, organised by the Christian Churches, for the people of Langley, held at the Memorial Ground.

Planning had been underway for more than a year, involving local schools and businesses, and charities that are concerned for food and harvest-related issues.

Up to 500 people attended the event, from local churches and schools, and from the community at large.

There was live music performed by Hartley’s Jam, the Marish Primary School steel band and by the Langley Hall Primary Academy clarinet group.

There was also a bouncy castle, courtesy of Cooperative Funeral Care, and 3rd Upton Scout Group provided a range of refreshments.

The three charities involved in the event were Slough Foodbank, Christian Aid and Christian Concern.

Reverend Robin Grayson, organiser of the event, said: “We were blessed with excellent weather, after some anxious wet and windy days, and we feel encouraged by people’s response to put on similar community events in the future.

“We are grateful to local businesses for their practical and financial support.

“We hope that those who attended felt both uplifted by a sense of celebration and moved to take action in support of those who lack many of the good things we take for granted.”