We had a bumper-load of GoodGymers for our Group Run tonight, including Leah who was visiting from GoodGym Nottingham! She has proven herself as a Bramble Wizard, managing to pull out a significant number with her bare hands!

In their infinite wisdom, Wilson came prepared with secateurs, which were in demand throughout our task!

We also got to channel our inner Tony Robinson whilst undertaking an excavation of an incredibly deep bramble root - the efforts of five GoodGymers eventually got it near enough out.

The flower beds looked so much neater after our efforts, ready to be planted as a sensory garden soon. Great job everyone!

Loisa and I, alongside mini GGers Alice and Morgan, joined PCC, HIOW Wildlife Trust and local councillors to fill up new planters outside the Bridge Centre on Fratton Road. The girls brought the speed whilst we brought precision, and within about 20 minutes our planter was complete!

Unexpected quotes from the craft session at MAKE...

'Oh no, it's come out through her forehead!' (Jen making a hole in a tiny Russian doll); 'I'll hang it in my garden and say hello to Roy Castle every morning' (Jen making a garden mobile incorporating a Tapathon medal); 'I've wedged the holes with lard' (Yvonne designing an ingenious bird-feeder).

In summary, we used finds from the beach and the countryside, as well as giving a second-use to wine-corks, charity shop beads and litter-pick finds to create bird-feeders and hanging mobiles for the garden.

A mindful, artistic 2 hours with delicious MAKE refreshments.

Our task tonight was very in-keeping with the GoodGym colour scheme - painting a wall bright red and glossing skirting boards and door frames black!

Catherine, Katie and Laura were Team Red (after Jen was demoted after making a mess), whilst Andy and Dave headed up Team Black.

Tracey undertook a mid-task mission to buy some additional paintbrushes from Asda to make sure we finished the job.

Laura and Catherine ended up in a bizarre big broom / little broom sweep-off, with Catherine creating the new squat-sweeping technique.

We'll be back in the Pantry in a few weeks to finish what we started - will be great to see you there!