Stories and news from our lives and work in Nine Elms
In March seven arts projects were selected from more than 20 submitted, to bring meaningful place-enhancing artwork to people in the area. The projects were selected to be entertaining, accessible and at times challenging.
The Happiness Garden was officially launched this week with forest school, fire-pit and story-telling top of the agenda. Whilst the grown-ups did their thing of cutting the ribbon, handing out cakes and treats, and taking photos, the children got straight into all the wonders of nature.
Although born in Bruton Street and spending her early life in Piccadilly, the Queen, as well as some of her ancestors and successors, has often visited Battersea.
With the excitement in September of Battersea Power Station tube station opening, and the thrill of going somewhere without a face mask, it's easy to forget that Nine Elms was a real "place" before the recent regeneration.