Two good gymmers attacked the weeds, leaves and brambles at Mrs V's today. Andy got straight into the weeds with the shears and then set about untangling the fence from the ivy, while I cleared the patio and seating of leaves, bindweed and stinging nettles. This has hopefully made a dent in the work but much more to do ideally. In the meantime Mrs V can have an easier path to the patio and can make better use of the lovely sun trap at the end of her garden while she recovers.

At the Fringe Festival I had great fun being T Rex's bodyguard when he was on his walkbouts! I ran along behind trying to stop the children being knocked over by his tail !

As well as appearances from T Rex and a baby Spinosaurus, there were great activities for children plus singing and puppet shows.

We helped Mathilde freshen up the beautiful planters and forecourts in and around Fawcett Road.

We litterpicked, removed the dead plants, planted some baby lavender, cosmos and carnations, then added fresh soil, topped it off with mulch and then gave them a drink. With several bees and butterflies around us , delicious homemade apple cake and excellent company, it was a very enjoyable morning!

Dave, Alice and I spent a couple of hours helping out at the Enable Ability Summer Fair this afternoon.

Dave was on the bric-a-brac stall, whilst Alice and I manned the tombola, lucky dip and the name the enormous dog game.

Our help was very much appreciated, and Alice also convinced Dave to donate to this great cause by having a turn on every stall going before we left!

The lone GG-er arrived at the community centre to help get the summer fair set up and running.

I got the Bric-a-Brac and repair shop tech sales tables ready. And made sure everyone was happy with their stalls ready to get the party started.

Joined by Andy the pack down of the Summer Fair was done and dusted in minimal time.

We cleared away our Bric-a-Brac stall and helped the computer repair shop to clear away their tech.

All the tables and chairs were put away in the cupboard and we were even given a cupcake treat to go off on our merry way.