The Edgy Collective reached out for help stewarding their wassail and procession and three Goodgymmers stepped up, 'apple' to help. The wassail started at Castlehaven Community Association with a gathering of organisers, locals and an amazing side of Morris dancers, the New Esperance Morris. After some hot mulled apple juice, and some lovely vegan gingerbread biscuits baked by Daniella, our host, we moved to the nearby mulberry tree to start the procession.

The tree was hung with cider-soaked toast and ribbons representing the community's messages of hope. We banged pots, ululated and hollered to banish evil spirits, wake the trees and summon forth fruit and good health for the year. Then we set off to the centre of Camden High Street, where the Council has created an experimental, car-free zone. The Edgy Collective's lovely installation, subSTRATUM, sits in the middle of the street outside Box Park, with metal planters full of shrubs and flowers, benches and a stage area for community events.

The Morris dancers then got dancer, with a piper and violinist and a giant pigeon! Camden's high street was FULL, like, FULL, and everyone seemed to be utterly amazed by the joyous, wholesome and weird sight. There were quite a few pigeon selfies too. It was Cherian's first ever experience of this unique tradition and, well, she was speechless! Ariane has been to quite a few, and merrily sang along with the wassail songs.

After the festivities were done, we processed back to Castlehaven, drank more apple juice and mulled cider, cheered and departed. Ariane went off to Regents Park for a run, Cherian went home and I stuck around to help pack down. All round, a wonderful community event, with wonderful people. Wassail!

In the final week before the closure of the community garden, we helped tidy up and pack away the plants and equipment

It was great to get out helping the community garden on a gloriously sunny day. We welcomed Charlie, embarking on his first ever Good Deed, . He was quick to get stuck into planting, as well as helping with composting. Meanwhile, Jackie and I set to work clearing weeds from between the paving stones.

We also kept our minds occupied with tales of house renovations and long walks in the sunshine. Charlie took some potatoes away with him; he had to squeeze them into his running belt before jogging home. Perhaps he'll have mashed potato all ready when he gets back...

On a nice Spring day, we weeded the planters. Too many unwanted green bits were starting to take nutrients needed by the food being grown at Elm Haven.

Also, some pesky yellow seeds were dropping into the planters from trees. We don't wan't those taking route, so we picked them all out.

Karen. a London resident for the last two decades, joined us for her first ever GoodGym task. A warm welcome to the community, Karen.

On Saturday, we're meeting at Ingestre Community Centre, NW5 1UX, to help make a safe secure woodland and a better habitat for wildlife: https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/friendly-group-session-going-down-to-the-community-woods-today-in-tufnell-park

Next Wednesday evening, we'll be helping a patch of urban green: Lismore Circus Community Woods. To meet us at the task, head for NW5 4AS at 18:55 https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/friendly-group-session-2-mile-run-optional-green-fingered-volunteering-at-lismore-circus-community-woods

And we're back at Elm Village every Wednesday lunchtime: https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/help-a-green-environmental-project-c718bd51-7ddb-41be-a2fd-cb0faed54125

This week, we turned over the soil in two planters, to improve drainage and aeration. The process of turning over the soil helps to loosen compacted soil, allowing air and water to penetrate more effectively. We removed a few weeds while we were at it

This week we had to pick up sticks and branches which had fallen off trees in the council park next door. These were covering the grass and preventing growth. Some we threw back to the park in which their trees were situated, others were put in a bucket and added to our compost.