PONTYPOOL Park was packed today for the annual Party in the Park celebrations.

Thousands of people of all ages turned out to enjoy the continuing summer sunshine, and the broad range of entertainment.

A climbing wall, a football 'darts' game, mini go-karts, football coaching for under-sixes, and a dizzying array of pastimes for the very young were among the attractions, along with a variety of stalls, and food from around the world.

The children’s parade, with its Year of the Sea theme, proved popular once again.