SOUTHAMPTON'S Mayflower Park was awash with colour and noise for four days during the city's Golden Jubilee Jamboree.

Up to 100,000 people were estimated to have passed through the event, sampling the party atmosphere before the festivities drew to a close last night.

The charity jamboree was held in aid of Southampton-based "Children Say" and was one of the biggest events taking place anywhere in the region.

Festivities centred around a funfair, live bands and music - and, most spectacularly on Monday night - an "aquabatics" display of water jets.

Even as the gates opened to the event at midday on Saturday, there were already hundreds of people making their way through the market stalls.

Members of the Southern Market Traders were joined by stallholders from Cherbourg and Le Havre on Sunday.

This gave the event a completely fresh look from the opening day.

Things got off to a slow start but once the England v Sweden World Cup clash was over, visitors began to flood into the park near the Town Quay.

All money raised during the four-day party will go directly to "Children Say".

The charity works to raise awareness and standards of care and education for children who, because of profound deafness, have severe language and communication difficulties which can lead to delayed social and educational development.

On Sunday, Southampton-based Limos Unlimited - a firm which has provided luxury cars for events such as the Brit Awards and the Kray funeral - put up the prize for a special raffle.

Tickets cost £1 a time with all proceeds going to "Children Say".

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