We were back at Ocean Youth Connexions to support Kamal for another session, helping keep the site in tip-top shape.

First on arrival, John, Sam, Kareem and first timer, Ken were set straight to work litter picking in the yard and clearing leaves. Meanwhile, Darren and I tackled the front of the building, pruning what we identified as a milkflower cotoneaster shrub, as well as clearing leaves and picking up litter.

A little later,Emma, Arina and Louise joined us. Louise deserves special credit for navigating a heroic bus journey to get there! They headed upstairs to clean and soap the doors, with Emma declaring it was “the most I've ever enjoyed cleaning doors!”

As summer fades, we couldn't help notice the darkness creeping in earlier than usual.It won't be long before the head torches make their seasonal return.

A special mention goes to Sam, John and Darren, who all took part in the Big Half on Sunday and still turned out to volunteer.

Finally, a big welcome to Ken on his first GoodGym task. We hope to see you again soon!

Solo Saturday mission at St Peter's Church where I joined our contact Anna and their groundkeeper John. It's been such a dry summer that many parched trees had shed their leaves already so the task involved using a blower and sweeping them up. John is a fellow fitness instructor and it was cool hearing about the class he puts on for the church community as well as his plans for a class for the homeless, a great initiative.

We're back at St Peter's for a big Monday night task with a social drink to follow on the 14th so hope to see you there.