On a beautifully sunny, but chilly, morning, Georgeta , Sue and Sheila joined about 10 other volunteers at Ockwells Park for a community orchard pruning session. Rosie, one of the Rangers, took us through all the things to consider when pruning a fruit tree to enable the fruit to grow well. And then we were let loose on the trees! We divided into groups and each tackled a tree. With guidance from Rosie our confidence grew, and we piled up the cut branches under each tree. We certainly learned a lot and several of the apple trees are now in much better shape for next season. We can't wait until next autumn when we can taste the fruits of our labour!

Sue and Jen in Windsor town,
GoodGym stars who never frown.
Five mini buses lined in a row,
Waiting for sparkle, a gleaming glow.

With hoses spraying arcs of light,
Brushes scrubbing with all their might,
Sponges dancing, cloths that shine,
Each bus transformed, one at a time.

Laughter bubbles with suds that gleam,
A duo powered by purpose and team.
For People to Places, their care runs deep,
Promises polished, commitments they keep.

By dusk the buses proudly stand,
Clean and bright from loving hands.
Sue and Jen, with spirits high,
Washed the wheels as kindness passed by.

On a damp and blustery day, Christine, Sue, Maggie and Sheila joined taskowner Karen Davies at Spital Cemetery in Windsor. While Karen put up some poppies for Remembrance Sunday, the rest of us tackled a wild rose overgrowing a grave belonging to 2 sisters who had both lived to a ripe old age. All of a sudden, who should make a surprise visit, but Amy and Rachel fresh from a Pilates class. Amy presented me with the most beautifully crafted medal adorned with a spade and GG cap to celebrate my 1000th Good Deed. We all continued working until we had finished the job and left the cuttings in a bag for Tivoli to pick up. As the rain began to fall, we retired to the shelter of the chapel doorway and enjoyed some delicious carrot cakes made by our very own super-chef, Rachel. Wonderful! Thanks to everyone for making the session so special - I felt thoroughly spoilt!

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 small but perfectly formed team of three met at the task and made a start on painting the walls of the loft studio magnolia. The walls are high so we didnt finish. We are due back next week though.