Five of us helped out at our regular Friday session at the Maidenhead community allotment. We watered, shovelled soil into bags, and chatted merrily. Welcome to newcomers Mands and Fiona, and we hope to see you both at more sessions!

Jen and Didem were weeding wizards clearing up two area of invasive heliotrope in the rockery.

Weeding in the sunshine, by the tinkling of the water fountain and having a good chin wag was the perfect therapy for a Friday morning.

Baby Bank regular volunteers Carol, Caroline, Karen and Sheila put in another busy shift. As ever, there was a huge pile on donations to be sorted and checked, double-checked and put away. Some clothes went out straight away to a family in need

Seven Goodgymers spent a happy and productive hour at the community centre adding to the poppy artwork organised by the craft coop. The numerous poppies were carefully placed and sewn in place on the backing material, each was individual and unique. Many hands made light work! We all enjoyed the joyful singing and lively discussion from a community group sharing the building making for an entertaining evening. If anyone missed the fun, we will be back to carry on the task in a couple of weeks!

It was a day for tidying up at Braywick Plant Nursery. Laura joined two other volunteers, tidying up some plants and then giving the potting area a makeover as it had got out of hand. Sheila fancied an outside job, so tackled brambles which were over-running two areas. Great job, everyone

The task was listed as laying woodchip, however Mrs M had mislaid her hand tools and instead wanted me to strim and mow her lawn. I did I much as I could before the batteries needed recharging.

Mrs M had one last job before I left - to tidy up her lavender in the front garden.