Just days after Paralympic athletes entertained the world at the Commonwealth Games, a Summer Sports Party in Hounslow was helping to inspire the next generation of Paralympic stars.
The Brentford FC Community Sports Trust event, funded by the Hounslow Short Breaks programme, welcomed children with various disabilities and their families to take part in a range of sporting activity.
More than 60 participants attended the Sports Party at Lampton School Sports Centre where there was an opportunity to try some familiar sports and perhaps a few new ones.
The centre was a hive of activity with sports including indoor curling, table tennis, rhythmic gymnastics and badminton on offer.
There were also adapted sports such as Boccia, table cricket and polybat for children with more serious impairments and outside Feltham Bees coaches put aspiring footballers through their paces.
Hiten Bhadusia, dad of Prisha, said: “We were really pleasantly surprised to see so many activities organised for the afternoon.
"The children really enjoyed taking part in the sports and the coaches on-hand were fantastic, very supportive and full of encouragement.”
The Brentford FC CST staff worked closely with local organisations Feltham Bees, Middlesex Cricket Club, Richmond Gymnastics and Middlesex County Badminton Association to ensure the event was a success, and that there was always something for old and young to do.
Chris Tribe, Event Co-ordinator, said: “It was good to see so many organisation working together to create an exciting and challenging day for the Short Breaks children."
Joanna Dawson, Short Breaks Co-ordinator, said she had a great time at the event and was also impressed with the assortment of activities on display.
“The Short Breaks programme has become a fixture in the lives of disabled children and their families during the holidays and Brentford FC CST are a big part of that," he added.
"As well as great learning opportunities and enjoyment for the young people, the programme has helped to develop a community network for parent/carers in the borough."
One of the sports that proved very popular on the day was the rhythmic gymnastics.
Throughout the event, colourful ribbons held by laughing children flowed elegantly across the sports center.
Jake Bidwell took part in the activities despite being more familiar with footballs than ribbons.
Outside, a football match was taking place between children with differing levels of skill.
Next to the football pitch, Jake spent a time answering questions from curious children about his football career and what the new season will be like in the Championship.
In some cases the parents enjoyed the activities just as much as their kids.
Elaine Burnham said: “We all had a really good time at the Summer Sports Party.
"James really liked the table tennis and mum and dad even had a go at badminton.
“James and Scarlett finished off the day with a game of Boccia - a first for them both.”
After working up a sweat, there were other activities, which got the pulse racing in a different way.
As normal, the Wii console was in constant demand and the green screen technology - provided by the Griffin Park Learning Zone - allowed children to have their photos taken in front of a number of backdrops.
While some took a quick trip to New York other less fortunate children ended up in the jaws of a shark.
But thankfully, everyone survived.
Peter Shears, Senior Project Manager at Brentford FC Community Sports Trust, said: “It was a fantastic day and as always it is great to see the children having so much fun.
"We may even have seen some Paralympic sport stars of the future!”
Unlike the Commonwealth Games, all participants left the event with a gleaming Short Breaks medal and a smile on their face.
The Trust would like to thank everyone who attended for making it such a special day and we hope to see you soon at another Short Break event.