It had been another beautiful hot summers day.

We met Stan and Pat at the Hamworthy Cafe, the car park was still full to the brim and people were enjoying a summers evening with a light breeze to take off the heat of the day.

Hamworthy Park still sadly does not have its paddling pool open, but it boasts such amazing views, mini beach areas and a fantastic playpark for all members of the family. Friends of Hamworthy Park have done wonders to raise over £30k to help fund the paddling pool refurbishment but still awaiting final repairs before it can hopefully open again to eagerly awaiting families!

It was clear as we approached each other, some of us had been in the sun a lot more than others, with 50 shades of pink amongst us!

Pat was all ready for us with big tins of varnish, paint brushes and tubs to do the benches around the paddling pool.

We set off in pairs, Ali and Esther on one bench, Robert and Elizabeth on the other!

It was amazingly therapeutic painting on the benches - with sea views to the side, a gentle breeze around us and a lovely little chatter between us. Although not a big group tonight, it does provide the chance to really get to know our fellow Goodgym members a bit more!

However due to cravings of chocolate, the more we painted, the more the benches looked like Kit Kats! (Peanut Butter Chunky for me please!)

We were pleased to complete all benches around the pool, with Pat taping them behind us to prevent sticky bottoms later!

Ali and Elizabeth had already run down from Asda carpark so headed back. Robert and Esther decided that with Upton Summer Series tomorrow, the hot weather and feeling shattered, it was time to finish up early and head back - with a little stop off for a token Kit Kat on the return home to satisfy cravings! Well, with all this do good and keep fit - sometimes we need to look out for ourselves as well!

Cuppa and a cookie for me tonight!

Great work everyone!