It was all aboard for this week's group task helping out the Friends of Raynes Park Station. Our job was to move a big delivery of soil from the street up the stairs to the platform, using a series of buckets and trugs. It was heavy work but we were soon on track to finish on time, even managing to cut back some brambles as well. Before departing we presented Jade with a card and colourful wig to celebrate her 500 task milestone. Well done, Jade - tressed to impress!

We spent the morning dead-heading daffodils and hyacinths to encourage future growth, alongside clearing out a fair amount of stubborn sticky weed. Of course, no session is complete without a litter pick to ensure the park stayed pristine. With great company and perfect weather, the morning flew by, leaving the area looking much tidier and ready for the next stage of spring.

We headed over to Morden Recreation Ground to lend a hand to the Friends group after an impromptu delivery of bluebells and snowdrops arrived!

There was no time to lose, so we got straight to work. There was plenty of digging as we made sure every bulb was tucked away and ready to bring some spring colour to the park.

Lovely couple of hours spent in the sun today at the Mitcham Community Orchard & Garden. Weeded a raised bed and planted beetroot seeds. Hammered in hazelnut stakes for Genevieve to work her magic later by weaving a willow enclosure.

Atif and I had the joy of going to Deen City Farm for a litter pick. The sun was shining, the families were out and litter was picked! Thankfully there wasn’t too much litter, so lots of ground was covered. It was my first time at the farm and won’t be my last!

Despite a bit of a blustery, windy evening, the team headed back to Longthornton to put the finishing touches on our hoarding masterpiece. When we arrived, the lovely Sarah had already made a head start by outlining some of the images giving us the perfect template to get stuck in.

It was all hands on deck to paint the white of the eyes first, ensuring they had enough time to dry so we could get that vital second coat on. Between the laughs and the gusty weather, we managed to create some beautifully furry edges before finally adding the whiskers here and there. This truly was one of the most rewarding tasks we’ve been asked to tackle. Combining community spirit with a bit of creative flair was a total joy, and the end result is quite something to behold. Longthornton is looking a lot more purr-fect tonight and the team have gained some new skills.