There was an interview with University of Portsmouth cosmologist David Bacon, who explained why he considered Christianity to be the most likely explanation of how our world works. The Bean Baker Band played later in the afternoon, with children dancing in front of the stage.

Sports activities were provided by Spirit in Sport, there was a talk by the curate of St Jude’s, the Rev Adam Denley, around 40 people asked for and received prayer. A total if 900 knitted fish were given away during the day, and some mums and dads faced a series of challenges including doughnut-eating and hula-hooping.

Mum Jane Walker had brought along her two-year-old daughter Lydia to join in the fun. She said: “It’s brilliant. It’s amazing that people can do things like this, as you don’t get much for free these days. It’s such a wonderful event, and our fish is lovely.”

And Toni Griffiths, from King's Church, had brought along her children Lorelei, 8, and Rory, 5. “We felt as though we should come along as we kept on coming across the story of the feeding of the 5,000. It is amazing to feel as though we are part of a similar miracle.”

Later on, there was a special youth event, which included music from rap artist Hiddenman, and a bucking bronco for teenagers to try. They got to eat hot chocolate and doughnuts, to play games, and to listen to a talk about Christianity.

The whole day was organised by St Jude’s, St Margaret’s and St Simon’s C of E churches in Southsea, as well as King’s Church, Portsmouth Vineyard, and the local Methodists. The remaining food was given to churches and charities who work with the needy and homeless to distribute across the city. Funding for the day came from our diocese’s Mission Opportunities Fund, among other places.

For more photos of the day, click here.