More than 2,500 people turned out for this year's Music in the Park despite cold weather on the night.

The Mersey Beatles and Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra both gave crowd-pleasing performances and the world renowned orchestra even provided backing for a performance of Beatles classic, Yesterday.

Two audience members enjoyed the show so much they forgot to collect their raffle prizes - a bottle of brandy and a digital camera.

The event in Beddington, organised by Carshalton Beeches Rotary Club, looks set to raise thousands for its three chosen charities, the Sutton Association for the Blind, St Raphael's Hospice and Orchard Hill College.