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		2ND ANNUAL CIA FAMILY FESTIVAL   The 2ND Annual Family Festival attracted some of the UK's finest athletes and performers as top professional basketball players and award-winning music artists united to make a positive impact on our local community. The All-Star cast included Sky Sports presenter and the most successful coach in British Basketball History Kevin Cadle, former England Head Coach Peter Scantlebury MBE, former England International and current BBL Milton Keynes Lion and current England International and GB Squad Member plus captain of the championship-winning Guildford Heat. Music performances came from MOBO nominated Gospel artist Jahaziel, who performed an array of tracks from his debut solo album, 'Ready to Live'. Performers were joined by the unique personality of BBC's Dragon's Den winner Levi Roots and the Mayor of Merton, Martin Whelton. Over 500 people were witness to an incredible dunk contest and an exhibition game that went down to the wire, with the 'New School' avenging their defeat at the hands of the 'Old School' last time around by walking away victorious. The very first 'Contribution to the Community' Award, sponsored by Molten Sports, the official ball sponsor for the Family Festival, was awarded to CIA co-founder Freddie Roberson. Freddie's tireless work in the community, both with the basketball club and the Church deserved the recognition and he was clearly touched by the sentiment. The award will now be an annual award giving anyone the opportunity to be recognised for their contributions to basketball and to the community specifically. The entire event was filmed and will be televised. Stay tuned for more details on where you can watch the exclusive highlights.