Well, I don't want to make any sweeping statements but tonight's task could have been a Halloween nightmare when I found out that the task owner couldn't been there to let us into the school. Fortunately we found a way around this and we were still able to complete our task.... LEAF SWEEPING. And so many leaf and related puns to be had.

On the way up to the school the run group did a little balance/agility exercise before running up Fratton Road. We managed to avoid most of the trick or treaters but did see a group of youngsters who tried to emulate our running expertise but couldn't quite co-ordinate their legs...

Once the run group met up with the walk group we got into the school and saw how many leaves there were to sweep up... an unbeleafable amount! Over the course of half an hour we swept up approx 20 bin bags full of leaves - that's more than a bag per person! Don't stop beleafing in the power of many hands making light work - there were even some fireworks overhead to celebrate our amazing achievements.

Val said she heard the trees talking to her.... they said

leaf us alone

OK, that's probably enough leaf puns for one night! After a quick relay on the playground agility course we headed back to the community centre where most of the group stayed behind to enjoy a curry and some great bakes afterwards.

Roll of honour: Big thanks to Jo for leading the walking group, Mel for back marking, Angela & Rachel for bringing treats along to enjoy after our curry. Kudos to Angela (amazing GoodGym Girl superhero outfit), Lou, Jo and Sianne for their Halloween costumes too.

Have a great week. Don't forget there are 2 beach cleans this weekend - Saturday and Sunday if you are at a loose end and fancy adding to your good deeds!