Lici, Paul and John ran and cycled to Bloomsbury to help the Friends of Russell Square, a historic 220-year old haven which is London's second-largest square.

Our task was to clear a huge carpet of leaves and bag them up. But, I hear you say, we're not in autumn yet. However this year, the dry and hot summer has persuaded the trees to release their foliage a little earlier than usual.

Job done, our trio headed off for more exercise on a sunny, windy and occasionally rainy day.