On the third visit to Mrs H, Luis and JP finished the major job of clearing the ivy from the garden fence. We had already pulled all the ivy down on the last visit, so this time it was all about chopping it up and getting it into 3 green waste bins Mrs H had borrowed from her neighbours.

This we managed to do, as well as collecting the fallen apples from the lawn and having a nice cup of tea courtesy of Mrs H!

Setting off for a run outside a cosy pub on a rainy night may have a touch of insanity about it but when it's part of a group and you're off to do good, it's surprisingly possible!

This evening's 2km run took us through Richmond centre and out to Petersham Common, via many dark puddles to dodge! We met task owner Ken by Petersham Farm gates where he took us through the simple instructions to plant 300 native bluebell bulbs in the woodland, away from the paths. Between the lot of us the task was soon complete, even through the rain, and Ken shared out kit-kats for the team.

At the end of the session the cosy pub beckoned us back to Richmond and the 2km run back ended with a Taskforce meeting in the warmth. 🔥

Shopping for Mr K, featuring 2 blocks of cheese.

For our final visit to RFS of 2024 Adam, Chris, Harrison and JP were tasked by Volunteer Co-Ordinator Lucy to give the delivery van a much needed clean start.

Armed with a hose, sponges, washing up liquid and buckets we set about getting amongst it.

Chris, with his extra height, certainly could get the hard to reach spots, while also alternating with JP on hose duty, although at times soaking fellow Good Gymers Harrison and Adam, unintentionally of course! 😉

Harrison and Adam, meanwhile focused on the more intricate details of tyres, mirrors and windows and we finished up by giving it a thorough hose down.

Overall a job well done, ensuring a clean start heading into 2025 with the RFS.

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