Bath GoodGym trio Cosmo, Ruth and Tanya returned to Grow for Life's walled garden where they helped the regular Saturday volunteer group tackle an overgrown area. it was a battle against bindweed, brambles and burdock with the odd surprise find of an old rake, long lost loppers and even a selection of wellies amongst the undergrowth! Great progress was made in clearing the area which is destined to become an additional space to be used in therapeutic sessions. Join us next time in this lovely place to help Grow for Life continue to transform lives through gardening.

With just a few weeks to go before Cleveland Pools in Bath opens its doors to visitors for one day only, GoodGym Bath made a welcome trip to make sure the site was shipshape and Bristol fashion.

Bath is a world heritage site due to its cultural and historic significance and once a year venues that match those values allow people inside to have a sneak peek. While the Georgian lido is not open to swimmers at the moment due to flood damage it is a secret gem with plenty of interest to see as well as a chance to find out more about its future.

Did you know, for example, that the wonderful curved changing rooms and cottage dating back to 1817 is lovingly referred to as Bath’s fourth Crescent?

Anyway, back to GoodGym. We were tasked with tidying the slopes of the site. We welcomed Richard from GoodGym Bristol who showed real strength in removing some stray roots and we all pitched in to help Paul plant a new tree to improve the biodiversity of the area. The field maple was a perfect add to the collection as it supports insects and is a great habitat for birds and small mammals.

Lovely as the tree was, even more impressive was Paul’s ability to get around the steep grassy banks of the site. He has acquired the skills of a mountain goat and I am quite jealous.

After a break - with some of Trustee Sally’s delicious blueberry cake - we set our sights on making the pools look good for their oncoming moment in the spotlight. This involved removing the leaves from the surface using a big net. It seemed that however many we removed there still seemed more left behind but I’m told we made a big difference.

The Heritage Open Day will take place at Cleveland Pools on Sunday 13 September from 10 am to 4 pm. Why not drop in?

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..."?