A crisp and chilly evening to get the message out about Level Best Art Cafe's Christmas events. We posted the news around Manor Road, Crowhurst Road and Rawston Road Level Best's staff and clients show that hard work throughout the year is something that they, and Colchester, can be proud of. I certainly can not wait to try their variety of chutneys for Christmas that will be on sale at their Christmas Market and have a mulled juice whilst listening to A Christmas Carol.

Well done those who braved the cold - the next Level Best task will be indoors wrapping presents.

Two goodgymers swept and bagged up a tree full of leaves on Tuesday evening.

The residents of Colchester Borough Homes Walnut Tree House now have a clear area for their washing lines and the lawn at the back of the home.

6 GoodGymers met on a mild (unless you're from a hot country....) November evening to sweep, mop, vacuum and wipe down the Colchester FoodBank.

It was lovely to meet Mzi and Hamza for the first time who both got stuck in straight away sweeping and mopping.

The FoodBank was soon much cleaner than it started and we left satisfied with a good job done!

5 GoodGymers met Pam and a couple of other volunteers from Colchester in Bloom to empty the planters on the high street, ready for them to be filled with beautiful new plants later this week.

We removed the plants, dug about to remove any remaining roots, emptied some of the soil to make room for some new, cleared up the mess, removed any litter and loaded Pam's car. All while having a good catch up and accepting compliments and gratitude from the passing public.

If anyone is able to help them, Colchester in Bloom will be meeting at the town hall at 10 this Friday morning to put in the new plants.