140 members of Islington U3a enjoyed drinks and nibbles at their annual summer party in Olden Community Garden

At the Music Festival we celebrated the 40^th anniversary of Olden Community Garden. The Mayor of Islington, Cllr Rosaline Ogunro, met local residents, including Pat Tawn whose vision and efforts led to the creation of the community garden in 1986.

A huge thank you to all who came! Visitors from Islington and beyond enjoyed home-made cake and tea on the lawn, and drinks from the bar. Music groups played throughout the afternoon: Kadialy Kouate (kora), The Angel Band (folk), Myles Jones Brass Band, Music for Children, Leora Cohen String Quartet, Erik Kris (Spanish guitar), AMLB Soundcheck, Archway Mountain Lightnin Boys (bluegrass), London International Gospel Choir. A special thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who made cakes and helped on the day, ensuring our music festival was a great success!

Volunteers from Macquarie built steps between the orchard and the vegetable garden and mulched fruit trees with manure from Freightliners Farm and donated woodchip. Thank you to the BIG Alliance for arranging the session.