Change was in the air – and on the ground – when a fundraising event with a rich history returned to Petersfield town centre.

A mile of pennies on Rams Walk was one of the highlights of the annual IMC Funday on May 31 which raised £1,200 for poverty-stricken children in Colombia.

Numerous people saved up their very small change for the event which has been held every summer for nearly 30 years.

Face painting Rams Walk Petersfield IMC
Face painting was one of the activities at the annual event (John Callaghan)
IMC Colombia Rams Walk Tombola
The Rams Walk event included a tombola (John Callaghan)

In Ministry to Children was launched by Joan and Terry Thraves after seeing first-hand the plight of street children in the Colombian capital, Bogota.

Proceeds have funded food programmes, built two farms for seriously-abused youngsters and enabled children to go to school in the Latin American country.

IMC Colombian flag Rams Walk Petersfield
The vibrant colours of the Colombia flag brightened up the northern end of the shopping precinct. (John Callaghan)

Highlights of this year’s fundraiser included a tombola, cake stall and boxes full of plants, while a lucky dip and face painting also swelled the coffers.

The “generous people of Petersfield” have been thanked for their support as their donations will continue to feed and support hundreds of children and their families.