3 Goodgymers enjoyed another productive and fun evening at the Secret Garden. This thriving community garden tucked away in the centre of Exeter is full of wildlife, both real and in murals that decorate the area. The mural was getting swamped by overhanging brambles and foliage, so we got handy with the lopers to make it visible again. We also had time to refill the frog pond to ensure Kermit and his mates were safe and well. As always, Pat was welcoming and appreciative of our work.

Today we were invited to Exwick Heights Primary school to lend a hand in their creation of a forest school. The day was run by the PTFA, and included members, teachers and parents all chipping in. The transformation of the grounds in just one day was amazing to see - we created paths for safer walkways, created a branch hedge, cleared a mountain of wood and turned the patch into a new seating area and lots of other little bits!

Today I was out helping Mrs M with a few tasks in the garden. First up was cutting back the bushes that had grown over the fence - with no neighbour living in the house it’s been left to overgrow. Next up was a little mow of the garden, tidying up edges and pulling a few weeds. Finally the bush in the garden needed dead-heading and trimming. All in a good days work 💪

Tonight we were back assisting Dee Yi restaurant with their free food evening. The owner kindly hosts free meals for the local community every year, and with a packed evening we were on hand to help serve and clear and clean tables. A great cause and a great event to be part of - the task owner thrilled with Lucys napkin fan making!

Tonight the fantastic 4 were back helping at the secret garden - always a joy to help in this lovely little green area in the city.

We had many jobs to do today - clearing paths, removing tomato plants (and stocking up on tomatoes!) and with the cold weather setting in we built a BBQ?! (For use for Halloween community event)

Tonight we were back with our friends at Newtown Garden Community. We spent the evening sorting leaf mulch into usable compost (from our clearing a year ago!) and also clear up the immediate area, drains and path.