Caroline wanted to share the good work of one man. He was frustrated with the state of Peep-O-Day Lane which has become overgrown and covered in mud, and so he has undertaken the task of clearing it himself this bank holiday for cyclists and walkers as it had been reduced down to just a thin track in the middle. He has a shovel and a broom and is clearing the whole path all the way down, as you can see in the picture attached. Caroline thought it was inspirational as it shows what can be done if you are willing to give a little bit of your own time.

Local people from Overmead, and Metcalfe Close were clearing up the rubbish around their area (in South Abingdon) this morning. They helped clear the stream running alongside the field at the bottom of Overmead. And when I passed by, they had already retrieved a child’s buggy, Christmas tree, four footballs, and a few bags of lesser rubbish.

There were also volunteers clearing the path that leads to the the sports fields on Lambrick Way.

It was part of a national initiative by Keep Britain Tidy called ‘Clean for the Queen’.

In late October, people have started to turn on their heating.

Pigeons are attracted by the warmth they find round chimney pots.

This will be the first winter for many of these birds. They will eat where they can, and find warmth where they can.