Do we really know what we're doing?

Someone asked.

Know where we can find a book on painting?

Was how our happy group of 8 started at Belsize Community Library on Wednesday evening.

We'd already braved and toppled a sun drenched Haverstock Hill, and we busily combined our rehydrating efforts with pouring paint into trays.

The office and corridor walls had previously been painted by a local group of children. Who'd done a brilliant job, but just on parts of the wall. We were there to fill the gaps and apply a new coat.

Which we got to speedily and whilst catching up with one another.

It's a joy to be in special community spaces, in spring long evenings, and whilst the usual hubbub has passed. We enjoyed the space and we made a difference across a fast 45 minutes.

Thank you, all, for your work, time, and joy - it was lovely to see you!

Maria arrived early at Elm Haven community garden on her bike, and helped the on-site team plant chillies, courgettes, pumpkins and flowers.

John and Jackie walked over in their lunch hour and cleared the paths of weeds, before making use of the nice cafe in the Garden Centre.

During the task, Phil the co-ordinator explained how the garden had helped people make friends and fight loneliness.