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.

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.

Superb efforts from everyone who took part in litter picks across Portsmouth and beyond today!

Mel and Vicki kicked things off nice and early with a pick at Alexandra Park, although Jane was actually first in with her pick last night! Julie received plenty of praise from passers by as she cleaned up by Lidl. Laura and her dog, Woody, completed an early morning beach clean. It seems Woody was disappointed he didn't find any snacks, only food wrappers!

We've had a trolley retrieved from the chalk cliffs of Paulsgrove by Lucy and Duncan, a beach clean in Bracklesham with an accompanying sea dip for Judy and Val and a whopping 16 mile run with a cemetery litter pick by Andy!

Nia and baby Zoe headed to Southampton Common for their pick, whilst Dave and I took a stroll through Sherwood Forest to burn off a very unnecessary sundae!

Ness and Sinéad focused on the shoreline for their picks at Fort Cumberland and Langstone Harbour respectively.

We'll be back to normal next week with a visit to the You Trust in North End for some painting and decorating. Hopefully see you in person then!