Six GoodGymers met at Ray Mill Island for another round of cutting branches from the now diminishing pile of bush. Both large and small branches are being used to form a 'Fern Forest' on the side of the stream on Ray Mill Island.

The log barrier will both prevent people from going into the stream and the wood and fern will provide a habitat for insects and little creatures to flourish.

Regulars Mike, Georgeta, Sol and Diya knew the task on hand. New to Ray Mill - but not GoogGyming - Mohamud and Louis quickly joined the group, sawing and cutting branches. We filled two loads of the trolley placing the thin branches under big ones to create a tapestry (and stop kids from throwing sticks in the stream).

A nice physical activity after a day of desk work for most of us!

Louis, Christine, Viv and Jen all met up at Pinder Hall ready for our instructions to ensure a smooth pack down of the Cookham Arts Festival 2026.

A quick before photo...

The first job was to retrieve the paintings from the displays to return to the artists, collecting the hooks as we went. We then helped to collect in the screens and remove any stickers ready for them to be stacked under the stage.

Dismantling the screen legs, easels and other stands was next on the list along with stacking away tables and chairs.

Jen went below stairs to help put the screens and legs back in their rightful place under the stage.

Just time for a quick group photo and an after photo showing a spectacular transformation.

Mr D has a beautiful garden with a tool to match every need. So we tidied up the garden ready for him to take his morning tea. See the pictures of the treasure trove of tools below. Mr. D was joining in the gardening but he needs help during this.
There’s even a dandelion remover tool, no I didn’t know either!