On 14th June Mapesbury residents showed off their gardens for the biennial Mapesbury Residents’ Association Open Gardens Day. Brent locals were invited to view 15 of their neighbours gardens, have a tour of St Gabriel’s Church, pop in for a cup of tea at the Mapesbury Dell or take some inspiration home and visit the plant sale.

Dawn Butler MP said:’ I would like to thank all the residents for opening up their wonderful gardens; it was a pleasure spending a day in the sun surrounded by such beautiful flora. I look forward to being invited again in 2011’