�Thousands of people are expected to attend the annual Barking Park fireworks extravaganza at the weekend.

Staged by the Barking and East London Round Table, the event on Sunday (November 4) is backed by media partner the Barking and Dagenham Post.

X Factor boot camp star Tasha Leigh will be among the line-up at the annual charity fireworks display where live entertainment, games and competitions will take place before the display at about 6pm.

Classic swing

Also on the bill are Becky Deller, a past winner of the council’s town show talent contests, Sam Knight, with songs from swing’s classic era, beat boxer Philippic and Essex singing sensation Michael Hinch.

The yearly Barking Park event draws crowds of about 6,000 people on average.

Events manager Alfie Ford said: “The Round Table would like to extend a big thankyou to London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, the Post newspaper, the event’s official media partners, plus Holland’s funfair and Solar Self Drive in Barking. The event is the Round Table’s biggest fundraising event of the year, with local charities and community projects benefiting from any monies raised.”

Schoolchildren received free tickets and the Post gave away four sets of family tickets in last week’s paper. Entry is �5 for adults and �1 for under-16s accompanied by a paying adult. Gates open at 4pm. To book visit www.barkingroundtable.org.uk.