We were some super speedy painters at the You Trust offices this evening 🎨

The team had done an amazing job painting the walls and masking taping up along all the woodwork 🪵

We grabbed brushes and rollers and got to work glossing our hearts out faster than a Formula One car in Monaco 🏎

In next to no time we had skirting boards, doorways and window sills looking brand new! 💅

We were happy to have Srinivas with us for his first Pompey task. And it was lovely to meet Ranjitha for her first GG task. Hope to see you both again soon.

Today we were weeding along the top pathway and sweeping up the leaves and seeds that the recent winds had blown onto the ground. The Park was busy and we got lots of thanks and compliments about how lovely the Park was looking . It was dusty and thirsty work, so we enjoyed our refreshments more than usual sitting in the sunshine at the and of the session. We could definitely see the difference our efforts had made.

Two good gymmers attacked the weeds, leaves and brambles at Mrs V's today. Andy got straight into the weeds with the shears and then set about untangling the fence from the ivy, while I cleared the patio and seating of leaves, bindweed and stinging nettles. This has hopefully made a dent in the work but much more to do ideally. In the meantime Mrs V can have an easier path to the patio and can make better use of the lovely sun trap at the end of her garden while she recovers.

At the Fringe Festival I had great fun being T Rex's bodyguard when he was on his walkbouts! I ran along behind trying to stop the children being knocked over by his tail !

As well as appearances from T Rex and a baby Spinosaurus, there were great activities for children plus singing and puppet shows.

We helped Mathilde freshen up the beautiful planters and forecourts in and around Fawcett Road.

We litterpicked, removed the dead plants, planted some baby lavender, cosmos and carnations, then added fresh soil, topped it off with mulch and then gave them a drink. With several bees and butterflies around us , delicious homemade apple cake and excellent company, it was a very enjoyable morning!

Dave, Alice and I spent a couple of hours helping out at the Enable Ability Summer Fair this afternoon.

Dave was on the bric-a-brac stall, whilst Alice and I manned the tombola, lucky dip and the name the enormous dog game.

Our help was very much appreciated, and Alice also convinced Dave to donate to this great cause by having a turn on every stall going before we left!