The first of three family fun days in  Ellesmere Port organised by Cheshire  Police has been hailed as a success.

About 200 people turned out to support the local event at Parklands School.

PC Sian Jones, of Ellesmere Port Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “The weather was atrocious but it didn’t stop the  community, including the Mayor, from coming together to enjoy the day in the rain.”

Families enjoyed numerous activities including live music from 15-year-old Aaron  Bladen, ably assisted by DJ Dave Bladen; a  bouncy castle supplied free by Airbounce  Leisure; Panna football; crafts from Plus  Dane Housing; a Smoothie bike from The  Healthy Living Centre; displays from the  Parkour Collective; and an appearance  from Charlie the Clownfish of Blue Planet  Aquarium.

The event was supported by Cheshire Fire  and Rescue Service, local Scouts, TA at Fox  Barracks, Prince’s Trust, Tallulah’s Donkeys, Ellesmere Port Children’s Centre, Big  Bill’s Bikes, Our Place and staff from Parklands Catch-22 team who provided food and  organised a raffle with the proceeds going  towards the Parklands Youth Club.

Cheshire Police were on hand to support  the community with crime prevention advice and ensure the smooth running of  activities as well as handing out free padlocks provided by local councillors to improve home security.

The final fun day is on Wednesday, August 28, at Seacombe Park,  Seacombe Drive, from 2-7pm.