A BUNCH of selfless bankers got green fingered preparing for a charity garden fete.

Twenty Barclays workers from across east London spent two days varnishing benches, clearing paths and raking up grass at Haven House Children's Hospice, in High Road, Woodford Green.

The vital resource for life-limited children is holding its annual summer get-together on Sunday, July 5, from 11am to 4pm, and needed volunteers to help spruce up their grounds.

Emer Roche, Barclays' area community champion, said the experience was a hit with her colleagues.

She added: "The weather was lovely and sunny on Thursday but rained a bit on Friday although we did not let that dampen our spirits.

"It was very hard work bit we have worked with Haven House before and it helps us with our team building work."

David Newport, of Bowes Hardware, Cockfosters, Hertfordshire, donated tools and material for the project.

Visit havehouse.org.uk for more information.