The task was brief - laying more woodchip on the paths and use areas, and followed quickly by making willow rings around the fire-pit. Amy, Dave and Asan quickly demonstrated their creativity. Meanwhile marshmallows were being roasted on the fire, champagne and zero alcohol sparkling wine bottles were opened and cake brought by Sarah and Mark was devoured. With world cup football beckoning several goodgymers made their way to Wood Green Spoons where Latoya and Julie were saving a table. A great evening and Mark confirmed, to the relief of all, that he was now done with his extended birthday celebration. Thanks to all for a wonderful time together!

Four Goodgymers joined other volunteers at the Mulberry Tree Community Garden. A full task list kept us busy and it didn't feel long for the two hours of gardening to have passed and time for lunch in the shade. Shout out to Ky, Amy, Asan who joined Mark at the garden.

A final period of preparation before the 2-4 pm Celebration of the newly opened Urban Forest Tribe site at Scout Park.

A quick flurry of activities led by Paul, founder of Urban Forest Tribe, got things ready for the opening. A wonderful afternoon followed with about 40 people (adults, teenagers, children, etc) showing up for a fun-filled afternoon which included face-painting, making willow rings, painting wood medallions, and Mark's favourite - reclining in one of the three hammock under the trees.

Home made lemonade, self-make fruit kebabs, and delicious cup-cakes kept the crowd well fuelled and hydrated. Amy and Mark were there and represented GGH and Paula was very warm in her appreciation for the support that GGH has provided over the last several months.

The kids had a lot of fun in their new space - so did we!!

5 Goodgymers showed up at HEN street association for a second round of neighbourhood tasks. Dave and Asan set to trimming branches from a tree using a really long telescoping pole and shears. Forget the need for a ladder when you have an instrument like that to work with! Further up the road in a back-garden Sarah , Paul and Mark got to work disassembling a large trampoline that filled most of the space. Good progress was being made when the heavens opened and dropped a truly biblical amount of rain. Nothing though was going to stop our Sarah! Whilst Paul and Mark sheltered in a garden shed, Sarah tightened her cagoule and kept on working. The rain eventually stopped, the tasks were both completed, and as the team left the sun began to peak through.

The growing season is well and truly upon us - the progress notable from week to week! After tea, coffee and pastries the team of volunteers got cracking. Asan and Mark spent a good part of the session turning over the compost in bin 1 in to bin 2.

One brave GoodGymer, Amy, showed up to help Urban Forest Tribe founder Paula, and her husband (Steve) and son (Steve), with final tasks to be done ahead of tomorrow's opening celebration. A four-hour tasked morphed in to a full-day commitment with Amy showing the staying power, on a hot day, to be there until the end. Amongst other tasks, the team installed fencing (metal sections) along a perimeter boundary - providing protection from an adjacent workshop and tree trimming operation. Shout-out to Amy - Paula indicated how impressed and thankful she was for your participation!!!