A lovely evening with an even lovelier group kicked off with us meeting at the station before setting off on a gentle jog through the parks to New Greens Wild Garden.

A special shout-out goes to Tim, who somehow managed to spend 20 minutes waiting just around the corner, convinced we weren't turning up! 😬 Thankfully, we all found each other in the end, and he joined us for another fantastic evening.

Arriving in a slightly sweaty state, we were met with the warmest of welcomes from Danielle and the wonderful volunteers at the wild garden. Within moments we had drinks in hand, healthy cookies to keep us fuelled, and were made to feel completely at home.

After a tour of the beautiful gardens and hearing about the fantastic work happening there, we were set our mission: clearing a patch of stubborn weeds from the seating area. Armed with gloves and plenty of enthusiasm, everyone got stuck in, and the transformation was incredible. The before-and-after difference was genuinely amazing, leaving the space looking fresh, welcoming, and ready to be enjoyed.

Of course, it wasn't just about the weeding. We also had the chance to meet some wonderful new people, chat with fellow volunteers, and enjoy the brilliant community spirit that makes these tasks so special. We ended up staying a little longer than planned simply because we were having such a great time!

Eventually, we tore ourselves away and walked back to base together, tired, happy, and already looking forward to the next adventure.

A huge thank you to Danielle and everyone at New Greens Wild Garden for having us—we can't wait to be back next week! 💚