Drums and saxophones blared through Tottenham as it celebrated Black History Month.

Food, poetry and dancing was also on offer at the Neighbourhood Resource Centre in Park Lane, Tottenham, which hosted the event yesterday afternoon.

Organised by Living Under One Sun, a community group, and the Four Sisters Cafe in Park Lane, Tottenham, the event also marked the launch of Well Park Lane, a community programme for health and wellbeing.

Romeo Martin, 36, owner of Four Sisters Cafe, said: “It’s been a team effort. We are trying to bring peace and love, and get everyone to feel a part of the community. So far it’s going well, we are getting good feedback. More than 200 people have visited.

“It’s important to celebrate the culture of everyone in the community, and show people there’s a voice for them. There’s a lot of stuff going on. It’s not just about politics and history, it’s about the here and now.”

Joanne Barrett, who works for Living Under One Sun, said: “It’s really good to see everybody working together. The basis was health, but when you mix it with fun things to do, people don’t feel embarrassed. There are all sorts of things going on.”

Martin Lofty, 32, also works for Living Under One Sun, and is based at the community allotment on Millmead Road, Tottenham. He held a stall to show honey and other produce from the allotment.

Mr Lofty, who lives in Philip Lane, Tottenham, said: “Days like this are hugely important, it brings all these organisations together so you can see how much positive action is taking place in the borough. We have had quite a lot of interest in our project.

“The atmosphere is great, and the music is fantastic. My favourite is sharing our honey and produce, and the drumming.”

Ras Happa, 50, from Tottenham, was busy running drumming workshops. He said: “We are trying to get the youth involved. Events like this are very important, because it creates social awareness and togetherness, and helps people come together. I especially enjoyed playing for the mayor.

“I’ve been drumming all my life. I teach it in schools and community centres. It gives people self-esteem and self-awareness. It wakes everyone up.”