I p'ain't' going to lie, however, I had an 'ink'ling this was going to be an enjoyable task.

Today was the day to do more furniture rearranging, retrieve the screens from under the stage, hang the pictures....and enjoy a some n-ice refreshments including lunch and ice lollies.

We managed to 'draw' Louis in for his first task. I think he was 'hook'ed by the end of it.

'Water Colour'ful and 'picture' perfect exhibition... a good 'show' put on by us yet again.

I am 'canvas'sing for more volunteers to join us in helping to pack it all away in our usual expert and 'art'ful way on 30 August.

I've reached the end of my art based puns now suffice to say this was all my own work.

There were lots of loose screws actually, more of that later however.

Today was Part 1 of a 3 part mission to support the Cookham Art Club's annual exhibition.

Today was all about furniture removal and setting things up for judging day on Saturday.

Lots of the required furniture is stored away under the stage so Viv crawled down into that small space to help bring out screens, legs, signs, stands and easels.

Tables and chairs were relocated and put into position as directed. Another team were helping attach the screens to legs - unless we found any loose screws...of which there were plenty 😂.

Screws tightened, legs placed and screens attached - it was tough going in the heat.

We finished the task with a more gentle sitting down job of checking in some of the paintings that were going to be judged and/or exhibited. After a quick tutorial from Task Owner Wendy, this job was easel-ly done!

After a much needed ice lolly/ice pop break it was time to finish and part company until our return on Sunday for the big exhibition set up.

Report title credit to Jen S, who was our super leader for the session. It might make you imagine we ditched the task and went to the pub, but the awesome GoodGymers of W&M wouldn't dream of missing an opportunity for good deeds!

Jen is actually referring to the excellent work she, Viv and Juli did taking the legs off display screens and the feet off the legs. Maybe next year's title can be Footloose!? They also shifted lots of tables and chairs, hooks, bolts and plinths.

Meanwhile Ed, Suhas and I had the fun job of packing things away under the stage. Thanks to Ed, who wrote the below report:

*I arrived early at 3.30pm and was set to task in Pinder Hall, so that prints and paints were in order (those not on screens). At 5pm All of us; good gym and the exhibition organisers we went 'down under' to store the panels. Amy and John and another chap put away screens and supports were stacked professionally guided by Amy. We adhered to health and safety by being watchful and chatter giving confidence. I was crawling with hands and legs like a child to avoid bumping my head. Great satisfaction was finalised by walking with Julie, black shirted goodgym.org back to Maidenhead.

*I made enquiries into painting clubs locally, and spoke to Julie about ParkRun and Zoe Nutrition. One question, slightly out of sync: Does anyone have a space to store some boxes. whatever space that is available would be greatly appreciated!

Many thanks to everyone who got involved. We'll have another chance for fun with the Cookham Arts Club in the Spring. Hope to see you there!

Personally, this is one of my favourite tasks. Watching the empty hall be transformed into a mini art gallery is so satisfying.

Our first job was to help move the stands from under the stage, construct them and place them according to Wendy's plan.

Julie and Jen helped make sure there were hooks available at each stand so the art could be hung, whilst Jess helped with numbering the stands.

It was all hands on deck to transfer the art from stage to screen, literally, and to hang the art as directed.

Thankfully we were told not to worry about hanging them perfectly as a member of the Arts Club would cast their artistic eye over them and make any final touches.

Once the art was hung, and the table packed up and moved back onto the stage, it was time for a lunch break followed by a bit more furniture moving and setting up the 'crafty' table for the sculptures and other pieces of craftwork on display.

Having a sneak preview of the art was great, we spotted all of Amy's pieces (& were in awe of her talent).

If you can visit the exhibition over the next 2 weeks, it's definitely worth it.

There is still time to sign up for the task in 2 weeks to help them pack it all up until their Spring exhibition.

Its nearly time for the annual Cookham Art Exhibition at Pinder Hall, and 4 GoodGymers went to help the organisers set up for the first phase - Art Submission. Wendy, our taskowner had a detailed plan of what needed to go where, so all we had to do was get the right things in the right places. We moved chairs, tables, boards, frames, posts, posters and hooks until it was all in the correct place, ready for tomorrow. Then it's over to the Sunday team for phase 2!

6 GoodGymers helped the Cookham Arts Club take down their Spring exhibition. It's a really fun task, involving dismantling large display screens and stowing them away under the stage, as well as shifting tables and chairs.

There is a fine art to fitting the screens under the stage, in which Jess is now well rehearsed. She didn't hesitate when asked to crawl under the stage and play tetris with the screens. The rest of us were busy bringing more and more kit to the stage hatch when there was a cry from below,

'We need another one of those red people down here!'

Georgeta took her cue and joined Jess in the confined space below.

Sheila, Viv, Tony and I meanwhile made the hall emptier and emptier, until everything was clear. And in record timing too!

Jess and Georgeta eventually emerged from their hiding place, still smiling, and it was time to take a bow and head for home.