ORGANISERS were thrilled to host more than 1200 primary school-aged children at Horsham’s Sawyer Park for Operation 19:14 on Sunday.
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The annual event is a free day of games, giveaways and activities for families.
Organising committee member Yolande Grosser said more than 500 families joined in the festivities.
“It was a huge success,” she said.
“I’ve heard good things from everyone I’ve spoken to.”
Mrs Grosser said rock-climbing and a doughnut stall were the most popular on the day.
She said the event was a good way for parents to treat their children for free.
“I know myself, with three children, how expensive it is to have a day out,” she said.
“This is a chance for families to relax, go on all of the rides and have all the food they can fit into a four-hour period and they didn’t have to say no.
“For many children this will be the only event they could afford because it’s free.”
Mrs Grosser said more than 150 volunteers, which included adults and youth groups, assisted on the day.
“It’s such a pleasure to work with such a wonderful team and all the people who come and volunteer,” she said.
“It’s a big deal.”
Mrs Grosser said the committee was already looking to Operation 19:14 2016.
“We feel like now we've got to our capacity of activities and events,” she said.
“But we’re always trying to tweak it and improve things.”