An annual celebration of independent traders has brought children, families and shop owners closer.

The annual Palmers Green Shopping Festival encourages members of the community to explore independent traders along Green Lanes as opposed to using big name alternatives.

Entertainment included Kids Corner in Hazelwood Lane and two live music stages, one outside the Fox Pub and the other on The Triangle green space.

The event was attended by councillors Bambos Charalambous, Ahmed Oykener and Yasmin Brett with Tory MP for Palmers Green David Burrows also making an appearance.

Chairman of the Green Lanes Business Association, Costas Georgiou, said: “The festival went really well and everyone had a great time.

“The best bit was the bands on The Triangle, the kids loved it and there was a good turn-out with people exploring the shops which is the whole idea.

“The town centre at the moment is the best it has ever been and that is good for everybody.”