When I joined Transition Town Tooting to put on the Trashcatchers CarnivaI I simply wanted to make my love of Making Stuff into a Proper Job, It quickly became obvious to me that it was much more than that.

When I joined Transition Town Tooting to put on the Trashcatchers CarnivaI I simply wanted to make my love of Making Stuff into a Proper Job, It quickly became obvious to me that it was much more than that.

2010, Tooting High street, a giant Sankofa Bird weaved with strings of brightly coloured plastic, carefully collected by the people of Tooting strides boldly, leading a carnival of giant characters down the car-free road.

I have come to understand and build the idea that creativity is a way of learning that is often denied to minds of all ages and this work facilitates communication between people who may not meet but need to understand each other to build a more sustainable future together.

It has also been massive amounts of fun, of course, to escort a Giant Lady of Tooting down the high street, turn the Bus Turning Circle into a village green for the day and witness the creation of a bonkers flock of birds at Tooting Market.

Seeking out and cherishing the spaces where creativity can exist, and then thrive is how I see this newest chapter of this work forming. Living Communities sees our high street changing and sees chances emerging to shape a local story of fun and creativity.