On 07/08/08 (a Thursday) the Weekday Conservation Team went to Shortmead House in Biggleswade where we did several tasks.
Above and Below: Ash and Cinders (the resident feline siblings) took a keen interest in taking our attention away from the work and giving it to them (in the form of hugs and tummy rubs).
We did get manage to get some work done!!!
Above: John Anderson clearing the episcopal growth from around the base of the lime trees.
After the work, there was a chance of some fun and games. John A and Rob played chess on the outdoor knee high chess set! Then there was an outdoor large sized Jenga game that John A and Rob contested. After a really good BBQ (generously supplied by Shortmead Hospitality – Thank you Marilyn and Ian), boules was the name of the game. I (Ed Green) was storming away with the lead but John A sneaked up & stole the win 10-9 right at the death.
Above: Is that Duncan strutting on the dance floor with Marilyn? Maybe Duncan could pair up with a celebrity on Strictly Come Dancing?!?
Above: (from right to left) Bill, John A, Duncs, Ed, Hazel, Rob, Elly and Ian (of shortmead house). John P and Malcolm also attended the BBQ – thanks to John P for taking Malcolm home so that he could go to his regular Thursday night soiree!