Stories and news from our lives and work in Nine Elms
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.
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.