It was a fantastic evening for our volunteers as we made the most of the lighter nights. Heetu and Liam kicked things off with a steady run from Lark Lane at 6:00 PM, meeting Sallyann and Aatefa at the Suitcases for a warm up, before heading to the Catholic Cathedral. The group was in high spirits as we tackled some extra inclines on the steps to help Heetu stay on track for her March elevation target on Strava of 2,000 metres.

Once we reached Everton Park, we were joined by Naser and our task leader, John, to get stuck into the evening's work. We split into two teams to cover more ground: Heetu and Aatefa turned into litter-picking machines to tidy litter from the park, while Naser, Liam, and Sallyann focused on clearing saplings from a grassy knoll to ensure park users can enjoy the views once the sun finally comes out!

The saplings put up a bit of a fight, but the team’s hard work paid off. By the end of the session, the bank was significantly cleared and the branches neatly piled up. Heetu even managed to stay focused enough to nearly get lost in her litter-picking mission!

The run back offered a lovely view of the city centre skyline all lit up against the dusk. We looped back around the cathedral to return to our starting point, finishing the evening on a high note. Best of all, thanks to those extra inclines, Heetu successfully reached her 2,000 metre vertical target with a day to spare!

As Sallyann noted, the smaller group didn't mean less chat. On the contrary, we were all able to catch up together and enjoy each other's company. Have a lovely Easter break everyone and see you all at the next task!