We’ve recently been attending some Government workshops looking at ideas for building, or should that be rebuilding, communities. This reminds me of what a community is all about - an open gate inviting you in, and an open door of trust.

The picture is from an open garden event I went to on Sunday in the Yorkshire Dales. A local landscape gardener had organized for a number of people to open up their gardens to who ever wanted to come and look. Most people said yes, but thought it was going to be rather tiresome. In the end they loved it, they met up with neighbours they had not spent time with for ages, as well as meeting new folk. Every garden was different, and every one entertained in a different way.

Great day out, and great contribution to community building.