A couple of weeks ago I was asked to spend the day sketching Southmead’s Community Consultation Day. It was one of the most enjoyable jobs I’ve done.

A wide group of people had been involved in carrying out a survey of the neighbourhood; there had been a lot of work by volunteers and others, and it felt as though sketching them as they spoke or took part in discussions was an affirmation of that hard work, rather than being an intrusion, which a camera can sometimes be.

I pinned drawings on a wall throughout the day, so people could have a good look even when I was elsewhere.

I’d love to do more events like this!