A Bexley family have raised an impressive £26,000 for the children's hospital who treat their five-year-old son.

Benji Ballard was born with chromosomal abnormality and has had several operations, including open heart surgery, at Evelina Children's Hospital at St Thomas'.

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His parents Katie and Toby Ballard fundraise tirelessly for the hospital's charity - and hosted a food festival last Saturday (September 26).

The KTB Physio directors opened their Mill Meadows Farm home to the public and made a further £4,200 with a buzzing BBQ and cookery demonstration from TV chef Tony Tobin.

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Their vast garden became a mini festival arena, with market streets selling local produce, a tipple tent, live music, children’s tractor rides, a fire engine, bouncy castle and face-painting.

The Ballards said: "The event was a resounding success with a fantastic atmosphere, brilliant sunshine and lots of happy families exploring the stalls and enjoying the entertainment.

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"We are delighted to have raised so much for the hospital, to say thank you for all the amazing work they do."

The Ballards also have a younger son, called Henry.

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