Chapter 3: Autumn

The landscape is a kaleidoscope of colour. At Brook Hall, the ancient oak is having a mast year full of acorns for the Gilliland children to play with.

It’s up to warden Niall to keep the historic Derry walls clear of fallen leaves, so that the tourists from all over the world have a safe path to walk around the famous monument.

The Foyle hospice gardens are in full autumn splendour. Bill the chef collects apples in from the trees to serve patient Kevin a delicious dessert.

Muff Glen forest has been hit hard by storms, red squirrel volunteer Aaron is checking the newly born kits have enough food to survive.

It’s a landmark day at Lisahally port for harbourmaster Bill and chief engineer David, with the arrival of a huge new crane to help with efficiency at the busy port.

At Repair and Share Foyle, Caroline and Gareth have started a new community initiative bringing new life to old paint.

Foyle Port’s David may have a day off, but he’s taken his Green team for a litter pick around the river, determined to prevent waste ending up in the vital waterways.

As the evenings grow cooler, bat conservationist Karen keeps an eye out for any of the city’s injured nocturnal creatures that may need care.

Autumn at the Magilligan prison tree nursery means inmate Clive is digging the trees out of the ground with nursery manager Aisling, bagging them to sell back to the community.

Halloween celebrations are in full swing, and the area comes alive with festive performers, including the In Your Space Circus youth troupe’s spooktacular dance through the walled city.