A good sized group met in the sweltering Ackroyd Drive sun today to meet Ken from Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetary Park (FoTHCP) and Bablu from Trapped in Zone One.

Did you know the listing postcode takes you to a church miles away?

The group managed to find their way to the task... Amazingly, as a well-meaning Area Activator had researched and listed the wrong postcode. Ahem. Thanks to the team, Grit and Rohan, for helping to rectify, and apologies to John and Emma who clocked up zillions of additional cycling miles.

After a brilliant intro from Ken, who gave us an insightful, dynamic introduction to the wild meadow area and the background of FoTHCP, we proceeded to tackle the invasion of the pesky Cow Parsley in the wild meadow area (producing large quantities of seeds, this plant is a somewhat invasive and unwanted addition to the area).

After we'd tackled said plant, the team moved to lopping elm, by roadside and arches.

It was hot, it was hard... It was thoroughly enjoyable. The time flew by and we really look forward to returning next week.

Big shout-outs

• Today's shout-outs go to Ewa who did absolutely brilliantly at her first task!
• ...to Bablu for organising and planning a brilliant, rewarding afternoon.
• ...and to Task Force pro Lieke who heads up next week's visit to Ackroyd Drive with Bablu!.