Stories and news from our lives and work in Nine Elms
Do you ever stop in the street because of a smell? It could be the scent of flowers or the aroma of cooking. Smell, whether good or bad, adds to the experience of walking anywhere.
St George's Church garden was given some professional and amateur help on Saturday 2 July. Local Battersea volunteers did a garden makeover for St George church in Patmore Street. Lavender, foxgloves and geraniums now surround the olive trees. The church now has a welcoming exterior to go with its lovely airy wood-vaulted interior.
Here's a rundown of some of the family activities happening locally in the Nine Elms Battersea area.
Run by Wandsworth Council, the Awards shine the spotlight on people making a difference to the borough, yet whose efforts go unsung. This could be people who have helped out a neighbour in need, coached a local sports team, gave up their free time to volunteer, organised a community event, or carried out an exceptional act of bravery.