Nia, Val and I enjoyed a glorious sunny morning by the Emsworth shore, with the Friends of Nore Barn Woods.

Nia joined the team already preparing for next Spring: sowing Yellow Rattle and native Bluebell seeds.

Val and I were with the path-clearing team: cutting back the vigorous brambles and nettles.

As always, there were plenty of thank-yous from passers-by, and a green woodpecker rattled out his thank-you from the trees.

Then it was time for the serious business of the AGM, gathered at the picnic bench, with welcome refreshments.