I remember watching 60 Minute Makeover.

I remember thinking why does Mum take weeks to redecorate.

I remember saying Mum, we could do this in an hour.

I was wrong, folks, and these thoughts circled as we arrived at the Brady for our fourth visit. We'd previously unscrewed brackets, popped out loose rawlplugs, heaved sticky rawlplugs, collectively learnt how to use Polyfilla, worked out the difference between a primer and a normal paint, and applied a primer coat.

Today, our wonderful group of AJ, Suzanna (on her first good deed - congratulations!!), Steve, and Tom were painting our main coat. Choosing our brush or roller of choice, we shared stories and conversation as we turned this community space a warm shade of cream. Two hours disappeared along with the paint, and we made a big dent in the work we need to do to finish the space.

Thanks, everyone, for your work, time, and company this morning - we made a big difference today - and I really appreciate it!!

My journey to Mr T was a very short one, 4 mins I reckon, then 1 min from his flat to the shop. I killed two birds with one stone today by doing some of my shopping too. Mr T chatted with me about his recent smoke alarm saga and I felt sorry for him as he can’t make it stop for over 3 hours! But he was happy to talk about it which I think it’s vital for him as he lives in his own. I got all his shopping with change! Yes that’s what he said! Change!

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.

Elm Haven is a unique space for the community to come together to grow fresh produce and learn more about gardening. The upper level of the garden is managed by a dedicated volunteer, Phil, who runs community gardening sessions with a focus on food growing and therapeutic gardening on Mondays and Wednesdays mornings.

GoodGym are there to help every Wednesday, and sometimes on Mondays as well. Today we were weeding again - making sure everything came out by the roots.

It went well! Speaking with the client for a while after I delivered their groceries was so lovely and got to break up a day. I will definitely do more runs in the future.