A bit of mental maths practice was on the timetable this morning as Linda helped to set up tables and chairs for Bromley’s Disability Pride show... a quick multiplication sum told the volunteer team exactly how many rows were needed to seat the expected audience of at least 80 people, taking care to leave space for wheelchairs to move around the hall floor. Sara came along to help too and soon everything was ready for this free community event, which celebrates disabled talent and is hosted by local charity Experts by Experience (XbyX), run by and for deaf and disabled people.

Our Wednesday evening crew took on the Greener & Cleaner allotment, meeting the brilliant Efi to hydrate some thirsty plants, layer cardboard into the compost, and even learn how to make some nice natural (stinky) fertiliser out of nettles!

We were also lucky enough to go home with some giant rhubarb stalks, sage, mint and sunflower seeds - thanks so much! (I can confirm that these have all been put to good use, not just transformed into daggers for a quick duel…)

It was nice to meet Sara and shift 4 heavy wooden sleepers for Bromley Mencap this evening.

We're building some new planters with them in a few weeks time which will house some new plants outside their community hub in Norman Park! 🌷

A great workout for a great organisation! 💪