A return to Mr M's to trim the lawn a bit more. There were some stubborn weeds coming back which needed trimming again. I offered to pull them instead but Mr M did prefer them mowed back so it looked like it did before.

I did this and he was very happy and things look lovely and tidy again.

Tonight we headed to the beautiful Marlpit Community Garden. 9 GoodGymer's ran, walked or cycled along the traffic free Marriotts Way.

The large volunteer-led community garden, with orchard and allotments, had recently been mowed. So we began raking up the dried grass into large piles that will be used as mulch for the fruit trees. Its amazing what we can do in an hour! There was also time to transport flatpacked cardboard to the far end of the site using wheelbarrows.

Well done to first timers, Jordan, Ben and Andy. Hopefully we will be back at this lovely venue in the near future.

10 young people on the coolest sunday motning in ages started their school holidays in the great outdoors at Junior Parkrun

351 people attending today on a cooler morning weather wise, lovely conditions well done

On a cooler sunny evening, 7 GoodGymer's ran, walked or cycled to Douro Place.

This small green space is managed by Grapes Hill Community Garden, and we were met by 3 of their members providing tools and instructions.

The area had become overgrown with thistles recently, and weeds spreading out over pavement. So our first task was pulling it all out, cutting back the grass and edging. When 2 large sacks were filled, we tended to the shrubs and hollyhocks that have thrived here. After more planting and litter picking, the hour was up - it was great to see the difference we made!

Well done team!

3 lions powered their way around this 2k course, the sun was out and there was a breeze. well done to everyone