Lunchtime canvassing in Noel Park. Seems pretty friendly to me. Can’t help but notice that the grass has been cut and tended in Vincent Square. Funnily enough – has been overgrown for ever – but just before local elections nicely spruced up!

Am popping into the West Indian Centre to speak at 7pm on the achievements of British Caribbeans – this all working towards next year’s celebration of the 200th anniversary of freedom from slavery. No on is there yet when I arrive except the steel band – who are practising and really good. I stay for about half an hour – but as I have to be at the next engagement at 8pm, I chat to all who are there – but have to leave without giving my speech.