The pond has returned to glory now the weed has been cleared and willows pollarded. After a couple of barren years there are lotsa dragonflies, a family of ducks and fish leaping for flies. The hot weather has even encouraged the wild cherry to sprout fruit for the first time in forever. But I’m sure that once the rain has cleared some thoughtful visitors will be along to rip it all down, just as anglers are already clearing out the fish.

Half of south London can also resume partying on the Heath, leaving behind barbecue scorchmarks and mounds of litter. Isn’t it wonderful to see such respect for the environment they are enjoying ? Pity we can’t have litter wardens with as much enthusiasm for tickets as the parking Gestapo.