Rosie, Rachel and Sheila gathered at the community allotment for our regular session The weather had conveniently done the watering for us, and after admiring the progress with the greenhouse project we got down to doing some serious weeding . The soil was perfect, and the weeds came away easily. Rain stopped play slightly early, but we had cleared 4 beds, and Rosie took some beetroot home for tea

The Baby Bank had put out a call to all their regular volunteers to come and help get the facility back on track. Donations had been coming in faster than they could be checked and sorted, and the floor had all but disappeared under the bags! Karen and Sheila joined several other volunteers, and the place was buzzing with activity as we sorted the clothes, and we made definite progress. We were so busy I forgot to take any photos, so I used a stock one instead!

They were chalk covered bricks and our detention was to be spent cleaning them.

We grabbed a bucket, scrubbing brush and pair of gloves each and picked our wall.

A squirt of sugar soap, mixed with hot water and we had the chemical formula to start our physical exercise.

An hour later and it was time for our School photos before parting ways. Jen took home some art and craft home work away to weave some magic splicing two photos together into one group photo. I'd mark myself 9/10 for my efforts.

A spa day for the Maiden and pet pampering for her two swans. That was the task that faced Christine, Viv and Sheila. The Maiden and Swans sculpture on Ray Mill Island is now nearly 40 years old and is in need to repair and a touch of paint. A local artist has agreed to give her a make-over but before this can be done she needed a good clean. We set about giving her a scrub with soft brushes and river water, getting into all the folds and crevices. She got the full works - including pedicure, manicure, teeth brushing, hair treatment & skin care. The swans got a good preen. We then gave them all a final rinse. Tara, our taskowner stopped by to say hello and thank us, and also bring us some delicious grapes from her garden. Now all that's needed is a few dry days for the restoration to begin

9 goodgym pupils made their way to St Lukes school to help tidy up the flower beds and areas around the school grounds

In no time at all we had weeded, cleared and swept up the needy areas and rescued numerous sized balls from the undergrowth

Task completed and gold stars all round we made our way back home until next time!

Report title credit to Jen S, who was our super leader for the session. It might make you imagine we ditched the task and went to the pub, but the awesome GoodGymers of W&M wouldn't dream of missing an opportunity for good deeds!

Jen is actually referring to the excellent work she, Viv and Juli did taking the legs off display screens and the feet off the legs. Maybe next year's title can be Footloose!? They also shifted lots of tables and chairs, hooks, bolts and plinths.

Meanwhile Ed, Suhas and I had the fun job of packing things away under the stage. Thanks to Ed, who wrote the below report:

*I arrived early at 3.30pm and was set to task in Pinder Hall, so that prints and paints were in order (those not on screens). At 5pm All of us; good gym and the exhibition organisers we went 'down under' to store the panels. Amy and John and another chap put away screens and supports were stacked professionally guided by Amy. We adhered to health and safety by being watchful and chatter giving confidence. I was crawling with hands and legs like a child to avoid bumping my head. Great satisfaction was finalised by walking with Julie, black shirted goodgym.org back to Maidenhead.

*I made enquiries into painting clubs locally, and spoke to Julie about ParkRun and Zoe Nutrition. One question, slightly out of sync: Does anyone have a space to store some boxes. whatever space that is available would be greatly appreciated!

Many thanks to everyone who got involved. We'll have another chance for fun with the Cookham Arts Club in the Spring. Hope to see you there!