We joined a group of local volunteers to clear litter from the station platforms; through the railway fencing; and in the adjacent streets.

Just one hour later and we'd filled multiple sacks and the area was a more pleasant environment for the Hilsea train travellers.

Wilson and I joined a gang of volunteers at a task organised by Final Straw and Portsmouth Uni as part of a project to reintroduce native oysters to the Solent.

Over 3 days, volunteers scrubbed 10,000 oysters to remove bio-hazards and pollutants, before the oysters will be introduced to the sea at Eastney to grow and reproduce.

We made new chums while scrubbing and learned new facts about how vital oysters are to marine health.

A novel and fun way to spend the day!