JP became the first Richmond GoodGymmer to reach 300 good deeds with this task in the woods near Richmond Hill.

We cut down hazels and other trees to restore Turner’s View, the classic vista of the Thames made famous by landscape artist JMW Turner in 1819.

By felling them at their base they’ll be able to grow back up to 3x thicker, creating a habitat for songbirds which like to nest at low ground, as task organiser Ken of Petersham Common Conservators explained.

This landmark community mission started ceremoniously as Salwa handed a photo card with congratulatory messages to her fellow GG stalwart JP.

T,, Maena, Adam, Luis, Chris and Sam joined them and set about the task enthusiastically, cropping the excess foliage with pruning and camping saws.

Shiver me timbers it was chilly, but the physical nature of the task kept us on our toes. Just as it inspired Turner more than two centuries ago, the setting proved perfect for a snap so check out the 33 pics in the gallery above.

Afterwards we headed to Tide Tables for a warm drink.