Today, myself and a group of work colleagues have had a day out of the office, volunteering for Crystal Palace Park. Our task was to clear undergrowth in an area being developed as a Nature Reserve which the Park will open next Spring as an educational resource for local school children and field studies groups.

The weather was superb - mild and sunny. We really enjoyed our day working in the fresh air and came home with a sense of achievement at the work done, and satisfaction having also contributed something to the community.