Other entertainment included fairground games, such as guessing the name of a teddy, a tombola, raffle and more. Laura Gibbs, community fundraiser for the Royal British Legion in Colchester, said: “I am overwhelmed with the support and kindness from so many people at the event to celebrate 100 years of the Royal British Legion. “To have Samantha Fox there supporting us made it extra special. “It was great to raise awareness and bring the community together, I am so grateful to everyone involved who helped with the event.”
Samantha Fox and Laura Gibbs Martin Leatherdale, Lion Walk centre manager, said: “It was a brilliant turnout for what was a fantastic event.