Hils, as per now usual, intercepted me around 300m before the Tesco, if it's 100m I know she's running late, though that's a rarity.

We spoke cycling and Ride 100, then made our way over to West Ham Park. With Kev, Paul and Claudia all meeting us at destination.

We survived the infamous death alley on our run to the task, where many a GoodGymer hath never returned...

Tom met us in the gardens, a chap I've known better portion of a decade, as he used to work as part of City of London's track staff in hampstead heath. He directed us in his casual yet 'get it done ' style. Love that he chips in almost as much or more than us. We tore down a whole section of nettles and weeds, moved back some logs/'bug hotels' and trimmed back a hedge in double time.

Quality eve with you fine folks. Next week we're at Cody Dock, sign up here

Enjoy the long weekend courtesy of our generous royal leaders.

till next week,

• excuse typos, written on a fast moving train!

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