This morning we had the pleasure of joining Abbey People to plant fruit bushes and trees in Abbey ward as part of a project that aims to improve the environment and safety near a local school in the community. There were blackberry, red current and gooseberry bushes, and even an apple tree. We look forward to seeing them flourish.

As well as doing some hard graft, we learned lots about how to successfully establish trees from Abbey People's Emma and Caitlin, and tree experts Kenny and Ed.

We'll be helping plant more trees in the new year, so look out for future community missions!