We enjoyed the best part of the day transforming an old brown shed into a beautiful striped beach hut down at Milton Family Hub.

We learned that Jen can't give clear instructions and that JB may not be able to count to three*, but we had lots of fun along the way.

Richard was then off to do more painting at home in the afternoon - maybe he should start his own decorating business?

*JB can definitely count to three. This was also down to Jen's poor instruction giving!

We had a bumper-load of GoodGymers for our Group Run tonight, including Leah who was visiting from GoodGym Nottingham! She has proven herself as a Bramble Wizard, managing to pull out a significant number with her bare hands!

In their infinite wisdom, Wilson came prepared with secateurs, which were in demand throughout our task!

We also got to channel our inner Tony Robinson whilst undertaking an excavation of an incredibly deep bramble root - the efforts of five GoodGymers eventually got it near enough out.

The flower beds looked so much neater after our efforts, ready to be planted as a sensory garden soon. Great job everyone!

Today we split into two groups - one group cleared ivy and planted some bulbs. The other group, me included, did a good sweep across the whole of the park, litter-picking and generally making sure that the Park was tidy. Being half-term week and the weather being sunny and dry, the park had lots of visitors. There was plenty of litter to be found and we managed to fill 3 bags. Along the way, we found a little yellow fish mould from the sandpit, a comfort blanket for a baby, an adult gillet, and a very small mitten. Otherwise, the litter was as expected including lots of easter egg wrappers! Well they are on sale already in the shops, lots of cans and bottles and some empty popcorn cinema containers and lots of miscellaneous plastic lids, containers and bags. The Park looked much better after we'd all finished and we spent time looking at the buds forming on the trees and bushes, the primroses, crocuses and snowdrops that were peeking through. Spring is definitely on the way and soon the park will be full of colour and vibrancy. We finished the session in the Greenhouse with a cuppa and biscuits talking about holidays being planned and cakes!

I clocked up an extra deed this week whilst my kids were building forts at the adventure playground I helped clear out an overgrown flower bed and battle back a fushia ready for their next round of planting.

After today's foodbank the hall was cleared, tables and chairs packed away, washing up done and floor swept all ready to go again next week! 🧹☕🪑🥄

The GG team were on good form today as a steady line of customers came through the doors assisted by a newly appeared/replacement ramp! Due to half term there was an additional (junior) Rob assisting with the tickets as a runner saving our legs a bit. 🏃‍♂️. Lucy and Tracey worked on the weigh in swaps table, and Richard had the food cupboard flowing. Fiona was working diligently on the front desk. 👌