Ms C called me her saviour when she opened the door to me this afternoon - I assured her that she really shouldn't go as far as that, but I'd be happy to help with whatever she needed doing this sunny Monday afternoon.

In this case it involved putting out a couple of bin bags and some smaller recycling bins ready for the weekly collection, something that Ms C's cleaner would normally be able to do, but is currently away. Job quickly done, I wished Ms C a happy afternoon and set off to explore Regent's Park in the sunshine.