
A sample of what was in store for everyone.
© Alison Cowen
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Well, the bodies are here but where do we start!
© John Harper
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Getting the barbecue set up is a good start.
© John Harper |

Setting up the tea tent in case it rains is another good start.
© John Harper |

Right you lot, stand by your beds and get ready to start digging!
© John Harper |

And they're off! the weeds don't stand a chance!
© Alison Cowen |

© John Harper |

Peter has discovered some red cabbage hiding in amongst the weeds.
By the end of the day the area of grass and the area under
the black plastic had been dug and forked over to remove wick roots and
bindweed.
© John Harper |

Is it time for a cuppa yet?
© John Harper |

No, everybody is far too busy to even think about a cup of tea.
© John Harper |

Bringing it all back under control.
© John Harper |

Right, let's have that cup of tea now.
© John Harper |

A cup of tea gives time to chat.
© John Harper |

Time to fire up the barbecue and get that lunch on the way.
© John Harper |

Peter multitasking, eating an apple whilst raking soil.
© John Harper |

Wel, the food is ready and it is time to sit down and eat it.
© John Harper |

Progress report, up to lunch time.
© John Harper
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Well, the food was good and now it is finished you know what that means!
© John Harper |

Time for a photo with Tom.
© Alison Cowen |

and then it's back to work.
© John Harper |

Tom getting in close to the job.
© Alison Cowen |

Tom and John forking over the strip that was under black plastic to
remove bindweed roots.
© Alison Cowen |

Tom and John have got the end of the strip and so it's time for a photo!
© Alison Cowen
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What a bunch of posers, it is Bill Tom and John supported by their
forks!
© Alison Cowen |

It is the end of the day and time to start packing up.
© John Harper |

A lot has been achieved today, new friendships cemented and an
enjoyable day helped the lads get their plot into a lot tidier state
ready for winter.
© John Harper |