A big thank you to those people who gave up their time to organise the Patchfest on Saturday, July 8. It was a wonderful community event, which involved catering, several bands and stalls.

It was so nice to have a chance to see neighbours and families relaxing and enjoying the sun, space and time together.

I know I don't often get the time to enjoy the company of people I live so near to and this was a great way to do so.

We need to make more time to enjoy what we already have.

I came home having spent a most pleasant afternoon.

Above is a photograph of the band who kicked off the event and helped start such a successful afternoon.

-Chris Arulraj, Brighton