FOLLOWING the success of the Carnival Against Racism in Ponders End, organisers are considering making it an annual event.

Up to 2,500 people descended on the Recreation Ground near South Street on Sunday for a free afternoon of entertainment, organised by Enfield Unite Against Fascism.

Organisor Stefan Sims said: "There was a real vibe, the weather was glorious and the message was clear. We have been urged to do it again next year and we are seriously considering this.

"This has taken two or three months to organise and it's the first time we have done anything like this, so it was a steep learning curve.

"It's a real possibility, but we will think about it again after the London elections on June 10."

Speakers throughout the day urged the crowd to vote on June 10 because a low-voting turnout, combined with the proportional representation voting system, could give the far-right British National Party a chance of gaining the five per cent of the vote needed to win a seat on the London Assembly.

Those taking centre-stage included the anti-war MP George Galloway, London Deputy Mayor candidate Nicky Gavron, National Union of Students president Mandy Telford and general secretary of the trade union NATFHE, Paul Mackney.

Up-and-coming music acts promoted the values of multi-culturalism and diversity, epitomised when indie rockers Cast Iron Shores joined hip-hop outfit the Bury Crew on stage.

Families sat on the grass enjoing the summer weather, while children enjoyed the face-painting sessions and jumping around on the bouncy castle.

Haringey Trades Council Chairman Keith Flett said: "The fun and celebration of the carnival was the stuff of the fascists' worst nightmares."

Enfield Unite Against Fascism will be leafleting the east of the borough with anti-BNP messages on Sunday.