A bright clear October morning saw us gathering to help Manor Woods Valley Group prepare for their apple picking event next weekend. The harvested apples will be sent away for pasteurisation with the juice being shared between volunteering sessions and Withywood food bank.

We used shears to cut away any brambles and undergrowth that might restrict access to the fruit trees.

A productive morning spent in amongst the colourful Autumn leaves with the usual tea break at the end ☕️

Danica has put together a short video of the session here

We met up with Bekki to help sort the already lovely NHS allotment out, confident that the weatherman had been telling the truth about the day's forecast. Unfortunately, the skies did open and a downpour did descend upon us, but we were not disheartened! With shovel, rake and pitchfork in hand, we got to work with and without the rain to help level out the ground ready for the polytunnel to be installed at a later date. We also helped tackle them pesky brambles who had taken deep root within the ground. We walked away confident in our efforts and more than a little wet.. We spoke with Bekki about the prospects of helping out again in the future, so until our paths cross again we wave goodbye to the allotment at the The Golden Hill Community Garden.