Leytonstone Festival 2013 will kick off with a special opening launch on Sunday June 7 at 1pm in Henry Reynolds Gardens.

Now in its twentieth year, the opening event features live bands, games, special stalls plus food and drink.

A celebration of community, music, art, history and culture, the festival, which runs from July 11-21, is hosting events at venues around Leytonstone.

Entry is free and the festival operates an ‘open to all’ policy and particularly welcomes disabled participants.

Visit www.leytonstonefestival.org.uk for more information.