We met at Mrs J's house to help out with some gardening she isn't able to do herself. Luckily Saturday's sweltering weather had given way to a merely very warm Sunday. Great conditions for some gardening.

Earlier that day Mrs J's son had cut back a large bush, so we started out by cleaning up all the cuttings off the ground and piling them into garden waste bags. Once that was done we spent our remaining time weeding between the pavers. There were a lot of weeds - in the end five packed bags full, ready to be collected by the council - so it really made a big difference.

Mrs J was very thankful and we were happy to pitch in and do our part in keeping her lovely garden area looking good and under control.

We really enjoyed the mission. We quickly assessed we wouldn't be able to complete the task of hanging the net curtains as there wasn't the required wire available. We spent the majority of time cutting back overhanging ivy from the garden wall and clearing the patio of weeds. A very rewarding and enjoyable task. Our coach joined us in the garden ( I don't think they'd been in it for some time) and we had a lovely long chat.

Mr E needed his bed and belongings moved from the top floor of his house to the living room, due to a narrow stairwell we couldn't get the sofa up stairs though! His family really appreciated the helping hand