I have to say I thought HopFest was AMAZING! It was so good seeing all the residents, local businesses and pop-up stalls come together and I hope it happens regularly!

I also have to say that these things will always invariably attract the odd negative comment from some people who just don't LIKE CHANGE, but please don't let the odd one or two put off what was seen by the majority as being wonderful for our neighbourhood - I hear the organisers are planning another street market nearer Christmas so we have something to look forward to - I will definitely be going back and supporting it again.

Honor Oak is changing for the good, and we need to remember that - the parade is buzzing and has never looked better - let's support and encourage one-off events like this rather than complain about 'noise' and 'inconvenience'... and as one person diplomatically said - if you really can't bare it, you can always go out for the afternoon!