This sunny Sunday we joined the Friends of Lesnes Abbey and Woods for their monthly conservation session.

After a lung-busting 1k uphill march to The Heath (with a wheelbarrow full of tools) , we continued an ongoing battle with invading bracken, and rampant brambles and holly, to make way for heather to reclaim the area.

Pulling up ferns and cutting back the other foliage is a surprisingly good workout, and time flew by as we chatted with the other volunteers.

After a few photos, it was a scenic downhill stroll to The Chestnuts kiosk for teas and coffees, and more chatting.

Until next month.... 👋.

With a sunny, colourful start line, we were at Lesnes Abbey Woods junior parkrun marshaling 57 young runners around the three lap course.

High fives and smiles galore.

Volunteering at junior parkrun is such a great way to get involved in the local community.

Same place, same time next week... see you there?