What do you need if you’re working in the dead of night in a graveyard ? An infrared camera of course! All approaching beings were soon spotted and identified due to Ash’s new gadget - an infrared camera attachment for his phone. Thanks Ash for keeping us all safe on a super evening 🤪.

Colin and Pete joined David for the final St Matthew’s session of the year. We worked on general maintenance of individual gravestones while discussing our plans for Christmas 🤶. As we have been throughout the year we were made very welcome. Excellent cake! Happy Christmas everyone!

...of unwanted grass and weeds. Our team gathered once again at St. Matthew's Church to tackle some much-needed grave upkeep. It was great to be back, with Ashley, Pete and Pianofire joining our friend David to make the resting places more presentable. Despite the dark, cold, and peaceful night, we warmed up quickly as we got to work. The highlight of the evening? Discovering Colin’s impressive pinball world ranking—who knew he was a true pinball wizard!

Ashley and Pete were joined by Pianofire at the church. This time we were tasked with cleaning up and leveling some of the graves which had accumulated inches of dirt over the years. Armed only with shovels, a wheelbarrow and a sunny disposition we set about our mission. Having negotiated several ants nests, numerous wheelbarrow dumpings and a few pieces of rocky road cake, we surveyed out good work and were pleased with the results.

2 people Ashley and Pete met at the Church for another round of maintenance. 2 large tree branches were cut up, 2 trees were crown lifted, 2 graves were cleared of ivy and blackberries and 2 hippo bags were filled. Another great late morning task at the Church with plenty of sunshine and chat.

Where on a grey Tuesday evening can you have debate and discussion around Greek philosophy, gay history, the stock exchange, the Euro’s, Derwent Reservoir and the 1977 Silver Jubilee?

Goodgym Derby that's where!!!!!!

Ashley and Pete met up with David to prune a large Yew tree, and the topics for discussion during the task were varied and generally totally unrelated!

Great company on a night I think we all learnt something 🧐. Feel free to join our debating group on the next task 😄.