Five sessions of live music are being held every Sunday this month in Marble Hill Park – starting this weekend.

The open air events are free and open to everyone, but donations are encouraged to fund the park's major restoration and a charity for war veterans.

Come along and sit on the oval lawn outside Marble Hill House and listen to the hour-long performances.

Visitors are being encouraged to hold 'Operation Picnic' fundraisers to help wounded, injured and sick veterans move back into work.

Picnickers are simply asked to make a gift towards the 100 Lives campaign by The Poppy Factory, a charity based on Petersham Road, either individually or as a group.

Jazz, opera and Renaissance ensembles will all perform between 2pm and 3pm on Sundays at Marble Hill House in the coming weeks.

The schedule includes:

August 2: The Greenwood Trio (chamber music)

August 16: The Lovekyn Consort (Elizabethan-era music)

August 30: The Perrin Jazz Collective

People are asked to take any rubbish and recycling home with them.

The events are free, but any donations given on the day to Marble Hill will help ensure the future of the site as a well-loved community space.

Funds raised separately via Operation Picnic will help support 100 more wounded, injured and sick veterans on their journey into employment.

The Poppy Factory will continue supporting them whatever challenges they may face.

For picnic and fundraising ideas please visit the charity's website.