Today's gardening task was a big one! It was WOMAN vs. WEEDS, and I think it's safe to say that they'd been there a while...

Approximately 30 potted plants were also tidied up, lots of soggy rubbish removed, rampant vines cut back, a tidy garden tool basket created, and 2 bags of garden pebbles distributed as ground cover.

After the transformation, Mrs. F joined me on the garden stoop to admire the result which was a nice reward in itself to see.

We rose well before the sun to serve up seventeen healthy orange and turmeric shots to kick start the day of some brave cold plungers and sauna goers.

Dave provided sharp pencils, coffee and pots of tea to the guests so they could enjoy a quiet morning to dream up their plans for 2026 on a journaling page.

After a very dark, wet and windy morning, the sun did thankfully make an appearance to brighten up this first day of November.

Hopefully we also helped brighten the outlook of some early birds in Southsea, including a few of our key healthcare workers.