Luckily the sun was shining as residents of Chelsea Road and Kennington Road took to the streets for their very first street party.
Organiser Peter Heywood said that the street party was an opportunity to celebrate community talent, have fun and raise money for future events.
He said: "I think we need a lot more community spirit. People need to love the area they live in, get to know their neighbours and enjoy where they live."
The Chelsea Village Street Party was the first of its kind in the area, however organisers are hoping it will become an annual event.
The party, which began at 3pm with Newbridge School Choir, included 15 local music acts across two stages, street performers, stalls, raffles, a bouncy castle, a barbecue and a real ale bar.
Amyas Godfrey, of Hungerford Road, who attended the event with his wife Poppy and two young daughters, said he would be keen to see more events like this.
He said: "It's a fantastic idea and really nice for the community. It helps the local shops, and it's great for the kids."
The event ran throughout the evening until 10pm, and was well attended by local residents making the most of the sunshine.
Meanwhile, the Foxhill Festival kicked-started a week-long programme of entertainment with a party in the park.
The Party in the Park at Foxhill Park, provided by Curo, was an afternoon of fun for all ages, with a hog roast, bouncy castle and circus skills.
Curo resident involvement manager John Voysey said: "It's a great opportunity to bring the community together, and we had a lovely afternoon for it.
"It's a chance to find out what people think about the area and developments."
Events throughout the week include a Fox trail treasure hunt today (Sunday) from 12pm at St Andrew's Community Church, as well as morning exercise classes, a sewing bee, a pub quiz, reading events and music workshops.
Bradford Road residents Stuart Read and Ellen Tunski came along with their daughter Holly, and are planning on making the most of activities throughout the week.
Five-year-old Holly said: "I have played lots of games and been on the bouncy castle. It's really fun."
Mr Read added: "The festival is a great idea and this is a really good event. It's a great way to build community spirit."
The Party in the Park was also attended by Curo employees, to give local residents the chance to find out more about Foxhill development and the regeneration of the old MoD building.
The Foxhill Festival will run until May 24. For more information on what's on visit http://www.foxhill-fest.co.uk/programme/
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