Unfortunately all the moving parts of this particular mission didn't align this afternoon - as Ms S is bed bound, the drop off of her medicines was timed to coincide with her carer being there at 1330...however, as I discovered when standing outside Ms S's door and speaking to her on the phone, the carer had arrived early at 1300, and had already departed.

So all I could do was explain to Ms S that I'd return the medicines back to the pharmacy and that another volunteer would deliver them to her (hopefully this week) when the carer is in her flat and able to open the door for them.

I'm aware that Maida Vale isn't really that far west in the overall scheme of London, but for someone who's normally out East, it made a pleasant change of scene- and as I'd been near Paddington, today's shop for Mr R proved an easy and pleasant walk and explore of a new 'hood.

As per last time his list was detailed and easy to follow, and even in these inflationary times, Mr R has the prices right as we still got change from his crisp £20 note. Overall a very pleasant way to spend a damp Monday afternoon, and Mr R was very grateful for this week's assistance.