Lovely sunny evening, nice time of day for this work as the afternoon sun is beginning to wane. Right at the back of St John's Court is a lovely garden area used by the residents, in fact some residents rooms have French Windows that open directly on to it.

Our job today was to tidy this area up, there were weeds in the cracks, trees and invasive plants where they shouldn't have been and, as usual since GoodGym are involved, fun to be had everywhere.

Mary, Tanya and Meyrick were on hand to carry out this mission, and we did a brilliant job.

Making this place look nice for the residents is in the Mission description, and that is exactly what we did. Good job all.

Over the summer, we struggle to get enough GoodGymmers out for missions as people are on holiday etc, but, hardcore elements remain. On this occasion, Bennath and Meyrick were on hand for whatever was needed today.

Initially, it was weeding, which is fine. But our skills were needed elsewhere, specifically in a hidden corner that needed clearing of all the growth that had occurred there, unabated for months.

It took us a while, but we managed it. Not sure what they will be using the area for, but it will be interesting finding out!!!

Can I just begin by apologising for this report being so late? Good, thanks. Secondly, we've been working with Bath City for years now, and have been fortunate to see it's evolution from something already great, to something transcending even wildest predictions.

It's still free to enter, which is a wonder these days. They had a brand new state of the art cafe now, as well as multiple permanent structures, barns, a yurt as well as significant landscaping to allow them to present a more immersive experience for visitors as well as a more comforting habitat for the flora and fuana.

"What next then?", I hear you ask. FarmFest that's what. Once a year they have a festival, complete with live music, that seems to be getting bigger and more ambitious with each year (consistent with the farm in general).

Our jog today was to help set up for FarmFest, which involved erecting a number of gazebos and organising tables beneath. Between us, Bennath, Cosmo, Meyrick and NEWCOMER (you are very welcome) Sam we achieved everything that was asked of us in the time we had. Sadly, none of us could stay for the festival, but I hope it went well!!

Twas a rare event in this endless heat, rain falling from the sky. Refreshing, nourishing, wonderful rain. It may even have deterred some GoodGymmers from attending, "What is this scary stuff falling from the sky?", they said, "Tis is winter already?".

Nope, just some convective precipitation formed by a passing 'trough' kicking up the moist air and spinning up some cumulus.

It did limit what we could do today though, I think some painting was on the cards but niet. Instead we tended to the front of the building, which we've done before (remember planting Huey, Duey and Louis? and then Gary, Mark, Howard, Robbie and Jason?).

But stuff grows quickly innit? It had been a few months and the whole area needed a workover, resident live and love this area so it is important that we help keep it nice for them.

Have to admit, it was a little refreshing in the rain as well. Anyone remember the 7Up advert from the 80s? 'Rain, Rain, Rain, Beautiful Rain..."?

It's a long, hot summer isn't it? And, if I may be controversial, I don't want it to end. Today was no exception, as epic legends of GoodGym Aaron, Meyrick and Bennath turned up to enjoy this lovely morning at Sydney Gardens.

Today we were back on weeding duty, tough work in this weather as the top soil is baked harder than a brick. Didn't stop us though, we had trowels and forks so 'ploughed' on.

Another great day in the sunshine (wear suncream) making this park look even more special.

We were so happy to return to the glorious Grow for Life walled garden at Newton St Loe today where we all got stuck in to the task of giving the toilet shed a much needed coat of paint; it was great fun with lots of positive chat in a beautiful place. Join us next time as we've been invited back to paint the tool shed too! Big thanks to Meyrick for fab photos 😊