A SPRING fair raised more than £2,000 for charity.

Sydenham Garden, Queenswood Road, Lower Sydeham, offered stalls selling plants, crafts and books as well as a barbecue, a band and children's activities.

About 400 visitors also had the chance to see two new attractions - a thatched mud and wood bird hide and a wildlife pond.

Project manager Nick Fry said: "It was probably our most successful fair to date. It was a lovely day and everyone seemed to have a great time."

"It was also the opening of the new hide and wildlife pond and they were both very well received."

Sydenham Garden is a charity offering residents the chance to get involved in gardening and nature conservation.

In particular, it offers people with health problems the chance to work alongside volunteers.

For more details, call 020 7771 4613 or visit the website sydenhamgardens.org.uk