The sun has finally remembered how to shine for Kevin and Lydia as they set out to help Mr M clearing some of his garden.

Mr M explained that he needed the ivy, brambles and weeds clearing from the sides of his garden, but wanted to make sure the ivy at the back of the garden was left as this has been home to a pair of robins for the past 8 years.

Kevin set to work with the rambling brambles whilst Lydia got to grips with the vining ivy. 90 minutes soon flew by as brambles were dissected, ivy was pulled and bags were filled.

Mr M wasn't the only one who was thankful for GoodGym's work as the robin came to say hello and inspect what was happening in his garden. He was very pleased to see the worms that had been uncovered - just in time for lunch!! GoodGym's visit meant a lot to Mr M who expressed his gratitude throughout the mission as his garden and outside space is a place he can relax in the summer months with a coffee and his robin friend.

Mr&Mrs E's support worker greeted Lydia and I at the door this evening, and led us into Mr N's bedroom to show us the three large IKEA boxes that, if assembled correctly, should produce a sliding door wardrobe. Mr N was very grateful for our help and kept something of an eye on our progress from his bed.

With boxes opened, and all parts laid out in the hallway, we started at step one of the instructions and got building. Fortunately things started to come together quickly and neatly, as we correctly inserted the "white pushy things", "half moon shaped clip thingys" and "ratchety wheely brackety things" into their respective cutouts and holes, and before too long we had the shell upright and manoeuvred into the alcove - it fitted perfectly - and the sliding doors installed and adjusted. Some stoppers and two doorknobs screwed on later and our task was complete for the evening.

Well done to Lydia on completing just her second ever older person mission (having done her first earlier in the day).

Mr N was delighted with our efforts, as was his support worker, and we left them discussing just how much of Mrs E's clothes would now fit into their new storage space...

Mr E needed a room clearing for his return home from hospital, to make room for a hospital bed. I was pleased to complete this with Lydia, who was completing her very first GoodGym Mission today, good to meet you! Once given access, we transferred as much of the furniture and belongings that could be moved to the other room. Hopefully we made enough space for the hospital bed to be installed and Mr E to come back home comfortably.