Four GoodGymers met at Tectonic Place in Holyport to help wash minibuses of the local charity, People to Places, who provide transport for the elderly and less mobile. When we arrived, task owners Clive and Mark had already started; we took over and finished up the 1 remaining side. So technically we did ¼ of the 1st bus!

We quickly got into an efficient routine with one person hosing down the bus, allowing for some soapy brush and sponge action by the other 3. Sol even provided "mechanical support" when one of the wipers came off. We washed 4 buses and could've done one more if they had any left!

Overall, a hugely satisfying task 🧹🧼🫧🧺🧽🧹🧼🧹🪣

Mrs V has a very neat garden, but the invading weeds are getting her down, so Georgeta and Sheila went to help her out. We had a lovely time clearing the beds while a Robin serenaded us from a tree. Later it came down to investigate the disturbed earth looking for some tasty treats. We left Mrs V pleased with our efforts, a green bin full of weeds and looking forward to her snowdrops coming out

Sheila helped out at BBOWT work party at Homefield. The BBOWT team had been through with a brushcutter earlier in the week, taking down a number of hawthorns and wild roses. Our job was to drag all the branches and cuttings off the meadow and pile them up in the woods. We donned leather gloves and safety specs to protect against the evil thorns in rather wet conditions. The meadow is now clear of the debris, helping the area to stay perfect for the rare military orchids to thrive

Inspired by Sheila's very Ghostbusters-esq photo, I present to you, the... Litter Busters! (thanks ChatGPT)

Trash on the sidewalk, bottles by the wall,

Wrappers in the bushes, having a ball?

Grab your bag and gloves, stand proud and tall,

Who you gonna call? Litter Busters!

From parks to lanes, streets big and small,

We clean it together, answering the call.

Making spaces better for one and for all,

Who you gonna call? Litter Busters! 🧹✨

Sheila and I have tended to Mrs L's front garden this sunny afternoon. It needed a bit of tidying up; we collected the dead leaves and did some weeding. The garden is covered in gravel and has lovely borders, but weeds make their way through weed membranes and pebbles anyway. The garden looks much better now and Mrs L can relax and enjoy it!

Welfare visit for Mrs D