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.

.... to my litter-picker!

It was a very high tide at Tipner this morning, but that's a bonus on a beach clean - less beach! It meant Lisa, Andy and I could make a visible difference and remove the obvious pieces of coloured plastic and the nylon fishing line.

Lisa dragged the dumped gaming chair to the nearest bin, so that hopefully it'll get collected.

45 minutes later, two sacks of litter collected, and then on with our Sunday plans.

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.