As I’m writing this Dunstan Fair will be in full swing. Families and friends coming together to enjoy games and music.

Our speedy setup of tables and chairs played just a small part in bringing a community together.

It was a nice sunny Saturday morning as Beth, Aimee and I met up at the Staithes cafe in Gateshead. Our mission, should we choose to accept it, was to spread the word about a window art exhibition(which I thought was a super cool idea!). Navigating the estate wasn't an easy task though and we frequently stopped to consult the map, to check which streets we've covered.

I also got distracted by this gorgeous cat who sprinted at full speed towards me then promptly laid down for belly rubs!

We finally managed to successfully deliver the massive box of leaflets and had a nice catch up over tea and cake at the really nice, but very busy, Staithes Cafe.

Aimee and Elly helped Big Local Gateshead in the Fountain Court care home garden in tonight's sunny community mission.

They were joined by a group of BL volunteers and some very enthusiastic young people who got stuck in. Aimee and Elly really put their backs into tonight's session to turn over the whole fountain area.

Kudos!

Myself, Dan and Louise had a lovely evening as we joined up with Big Local Gateshead for a litter pick along Riverside Park in Dunston, near the Staiths.

It felt like a lovely Summers evening right up until we had finished and the clouds came over. Thankfully it didn't rain!

Chris, was our brilliant task owner (provided us with all the equipment) and we were joined by a few other volunteers. Together we made a great team as we collected lots of bin bags of rubbish.