Singing, dancing and entertainment filled Barking and Dagenham parks over the weekend as the Thank You Roadshow for the NHS kicked off.

Six parks hosted a variety of entertainment across Saturday and Sunday (July 3 and 4), including vintage singers trio The Knightingales, rainbow stilt walkers Upper Level, Barking and Dagenham Youth Dance, Black Eagles acrobats, street theatre by Hope and Joy from Swank, and Carlie Townsend.

The fun continues today (Monday, July 5) - the 73rd anniversary of the NHS - as the roadshow visits every ward in the borough.

As a three-day event which coincides with the first national NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers Day on July 5, the Thank You Roadshow was devised by Barking and Dagenham council as a way to thank key workers and the community for their efforts during the pandemic.

Here are some highlights from Valence Park on Sunday.

Barking and Dagenham Post: Anca Dadra with her children Palneet, seven, Sofia, five, Sarah, two, and Manvi, nine, at Valence Park.Anca Dadra with her children Palneet, seven, Sofia, five, Sarah, two, and Manvi, nine, at Valence Park. (Image: Ellie Hoskins Photographerwww.elliehoskins.comellie@elliehoskins.com)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Barking and Dagenham Youth Dance (BDYD) had children on their feet dancing along.Barking and Dagenham Youth Dance (BDYD) had children on their feet dancing along. (Image: Ellie Hoskins Photographer www.elliehoskins.com ellie@elliehoskins.com)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Emma and Jamie Wilson with Rufus.Emma and Jamie Wilson with Rufus. (Image: Ellie Hoskins Photographer www.elliehoskins.com ellie@elliehoskins.com)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Risilda Dauti, 10, Elena Dauti, one, Lorand Dauti, five, Lorena Dauti, six, Isabella Priscop, five and Rion Dauti, six.Risilda Dauti, 10, Elena Dauti, one, Lorand Dauti, five, Lorena Dauti, six, Isabella Priscop, five and Rion Dauti, six. (Image: Ellie Hoskins Photographer www.elliehoskins.com ellie@elliehoskins.com)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Sduti Karia, two, on play equipment at Valence Park.Sduti Karia, two, on play equipment at Valence Park. (Image: Ellie Hoskins Photographer www.elliehoskins.com ellie@elliehoskins.com)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Rainbow stilt walkers Upper Level.Rainbow stilt walkers Upper Level. (Image: Ellie Hoskins Photographer www.elliehoskins.com ellie@elliehoskins.com)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Harry Maguire, five and Jacob Maguire, six.Harry Maguire, five and Jacob Maguire, six. (Image: Ellie Hoskins Photographer www.elliehoskins.com ellie@elliehoskins.com)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Street theatre performers Hope and Joy from Swank.Street theatre performers Hope and Joy from Swank. (Image: Ellie Hoskins Photographer www.elliehoskins.com ellie@elliehoskins.com)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Vintage singing trio The Knightingales.Vintage singing trio The Knightingales. (Image: Ellie Hoskins Photographer www.elliehoskins.com ellie@elliehoskins.com)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Yasir and Khushboo Magsi with their children Areesha, four, and Rayan, seven.Yasir and Khushboo Magsi with their children Areesha, four, and Rayan, seven. (Image: Ellie Hoskins Photographer www.elliehoskins.com ellie@elliehoskins.com)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Street theatre performers Swank entertained youngsters.Street theatre performers Swank entertained youngsters. (Image: Ellie Hoskins Photographer www.elliehoskins.com ellie@elliehoskins.com)

Barking and Dagenham Post: There was fun for all ages at Valence Park.There was fun for all ages at Valence Park. (Image: Ellie Hoskins Photographer www.elliehoskins.com ellie@elliehoskins.com)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Risilda Dauti, 10, Rion Dauti, five, Lorena Dauti, six, Lorand Dauti, five and Isabella Pricop, seven, enjoyed dancing along to the entertainment.Risilda Dauti, 10, Rion Dauti, five, Lorena Dauti, six, Lorand Dauti, five and Isabella Pricop, seven, enjoyed dancing along to the entertainment. (Image: Ellie Hoskins Photographer www.elliehoskins.com ellie@elliehoskins.com)

Barking and Dagenham Post: It wasn't just children joining the fun at Valence Park.It wasn't just children joining the fun at Valence Park. (Image: Ellie Hoskins Photographer www.elliehoskins.com ellie@elliehoskins.com)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Barking and Dagenham's Thank you Roadshow on Sunday at Valence Park.Barking and Dagenham's Thank you Roadshow on Sunday at Valence Park. (Image: Ellie Hoskins Photographer www.elliehoskins.com ellie@elliehoskins.com)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Lorena Dauti, six, enjoyed the entertainment.Lorena Dauti, six, enjoyed the entertainment. (Image: Ellie Hoskins Photographerwww.elliehoskins.comellie@elliehoskins.com)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Areesha Magsi, four, had fun dancing.Areesha Magsi, four, had fun dancing. (Image: Ellie Hoskins Photographer www.elliehoskins.com ellie@elliehoskins.com)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Acrobats the Black Eagles brought plenty of energy to the stage.Acrobats the Black Eagles brought plenty of energy to the stage. (Image: Ellie Hoskins Photographer www.elliehoskins.com ellie@elliehoskins.com)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Black Eagles impressed the crowd with their acrobatics.Black Eagles impressed the crowd with their acrobatics. (Image: Ellie Hoskins Photographer www.elliehoskins.com ellie@elliehoskins.com)

Barking and Dagenham Post: Youth dancers putting on a show.Youth dancers putting on a show. (Image: Ellie Hoskins Photographer www.elliehoskins.com ellie@elliehoskins.com)