Something old, something new

This evening we were helping Busy Buttons, a local charity that provide educational support for children and young adults.

The team got to work straight away clearing the weeds from the entrance infact Sue had almost finished by the tome Amanda and Sheila arrived at 6.30pm! Great work Sue.

After some slight confusion at the start we were warmly welcomed inside the creative space by our task owner, Lau. Inside was a bright and energising space full of new works of art created by users. Sheila and Amanda were especially taken by the elaborate sewing stations.

After moving them into their new premises inside St Agnes Church on a previous task our job this week was to smarten up the garden. Jen and Sue got to work digging up an unwanted mountain ash tree sapling (the tree is fast growing and harmful to the church foundations) whilst Sheila tackled the bindweed with another local volunteer and managed to uncover the memorial to WWI and WWII victims

The team then moved planters into place and filled the with compost ready for the children to start growing vegetables and flowers - hopefully bringing fresh life into this space.