This week we went to Meadow View Cottage for a spring clearup of all the weeds that had sprung up since our last visit.

Regulars in the toolshed we cracked out the bags, forks and all the left handed gloves we could find and broke the task down into three groups.

Benedict, Laurie and I unearthed the compost bins under the watchful eye of a robin.

Jane took many stings for the team as she Mohammed, Andy and Rich cleared the area beside the pond.

Fay and Sallyann weeded Leah out of the flower beds with the lovely new Livia who came along for her first session!

After blasting through the to-do list the crew ran off into the sunset (and into banana tree).

• We were diggin' in the rain,
• Just diggin' in the rain,
• What a glorious feeling,
• Doing Goodgym again!
• I'm laughing at Martin
• So dark up above,
• The runs in my heart and we're ready for love!
• Let the stormy clouds chase
• Everyone at sexy pace,
• Come on with your rain,
• I've got a smile on my face!
• I'll walk down to see Jane
• With a happy refrain,
• Just diggin'', diggin' in the rain!

Oh, and Sallyann dug up loads of bulbs she should't have done, Martin stabbed a fork through his head, and Mohammed brought an umbrella!

10 GoodGymers were out on a lovely sunny morning to volunteer at Chelmsford parkrun. Andy even combined tailwalking with his 300th event, what a shame he came last! Rich also managed to get in his obligatory jump pic, we really must stop encouraging him!!

After everyone had finished their duties we headed for our customary Wetherspoons breakfast. Uncle Ben showed off his buggy pushing skills on the way. Over breakfast we discussed our plans for the weekend. Martin has a very middle aged party to go to, while Fay will be reliving her youth at Acanteen this evening. (An afternoon nap may be required to prepare!) There was also time for a few cuddles with Dylan and quite a lot of dribbling but I won't mention who by ;-)

Congratulations to Mohammed on his first time volunteering at parkrun and well done to Sallyann for showing him the ropes. Great to see everyone as always.