The 31st Muswell Hill Festival and Donkey Derby took place on Sunday (17th September), with nearly 10,000 residents enjoying the sunshine and atmosphere.

Money raised at this year's festival will be given to the Hornsey Trust charity (for children with cerebal palsy).

The festival, held in Cherry Tree Wood, East Finchley, was given a touch of gold, with 80's popstar, Tony Hadley judging entries to the fruit and vegetable monster competition.

Entertainment by various bands and dance performances ensured that there was a brilliant atmosphere at Sunday's Muswell Hill Festival.(NL3738-78)

The book stall attracted a steady stream of customers. (NL3738-171)

The bouncy castle kept the children amused between donkey races. (NL3738-20)

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Making friends with a black labrador. (NL3738-28)

Donkey derby. (NL3738-10)

Donkey derby. (NL3738-99)

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Entries to the fruit and vegetable monster competition were judged by 80's pop singer, Tony Hadley. (NL3738-38)

Born in the saddle: these girls were among many children who enjoyed rides on the donkeys. (NL3738-30)

Children enjoyed the fairground rides at Sunday's event. (NL3738-87)

Ways with veggies: Three-year-old Isabel Edwards shows off her creative talents with her monster vegetable competition entry. (NL3738-63)

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The Wild West style train ride at the funfair was popular with children and adults alike. (NL3738-89)