Not My Patch Apple Tree House

# Way-oh, way-oh

# Way-oh, way-oh

# No matter if you're young or old

# With good friends you'll never be alone

# Shining light on our joyful world

# Ain't nothing going to beat that place

# We call home

# First days, new days

# All the very best days

# New things to discover

# New people to meet

# Fun days always

# Playing with your friend days

# Life is for the living down at Apple Tree House. #

TAPPING

And it goes there.

He's gone past one defender, now two.

He scores!

Mali, I'm not sure that's a great idea.

Sorry, Gran. Can I get my ball?

Maybe, but before we do anything else,

I think we should tidy up this area.

-Why? It's not our rubbish.

-That's not the right attitude.

We can't just leave it for someone else, no matter who made it.

Oh, OK.

Come on. Leave that tin can to me, and grab that wrapper.

Last one to the bins is a soggy newspaper!

SHE CACKLES

And that one.

Uh-huh.

Well, well!

HE CHUCKLES

We were just coming to sort this out now.

But I'm delighted to see you guys lending a hand.

You know,

it's not our mess, but we're tidying it up anyway.

That's the spirit.

And now it's done, I wonder if our good deed deserves a treat.

Uh-huh.

Anyone for juice at the cafe?

-Yeah, me!

-Can I come?

Of course. Let's go and wash our hands, and then go see Flo.

See you later.

Are you OK?

Oh, hello.

-Hi.

-Is it me, or is that little plot an eyesore?

-An eyesore?

-I think Flo means it's a bit untidy.

Maybe we can pick up all the rubbish.

Oh, there's no need.

Yes, we can. Have you got a bin bag?

Sure.

This won't take long.

It's a definite improvement.

-But?

-Well, it's a little...

Sad?

Abandoned.

Full of weeds.

And I sound so ungrateful.

I think, for all your efforts, I should get you a juice.

-BOTH:

-Yes!

Here we go. Juice for the tidy-uppers.

-Thanks.

-Thanks.

And there may be some of Frank's super celebration cake

for any wonderful person who can magically transform

that little plot of lonely land

into something that looks happier.

We could do magic!

Magic, yes!

Abracadabra.

We need to see if Mali can make Flo's plot as pretty as can be.

And then we can have a celebration cake.

Mmm.

I'm not sure we can be relying on magic.

-We're not wizards!

-Aww.

Now, come on, drink up.

MUFFLED SINGING

Ah, hello!

How's that pinkle punkleberry juice?

It's not pinkle punkleberry juice.

Sorry, punkle pinkleberry juice, then.

THEY LAUGH

It's blackcurrant.

Flo gave it to us because we helped to tidy up the messy plot outside.

Oh, really? You have been busy.

Might have to find a few little jobs for you myself.

-BOTH:

-No!

We've had enough jobs for today.

And Grandma says we can't use magic.

No magic? Shame. Still, I suppose it's probably for the best.

SHE CHUCKLES

But, Dad, can't you help us to make the plot look nice?

You've got a wheelbarrow and tools.

Yeah, it's a good suggestion.

But I'm afraid that plot's got nothing to do with the estate.

I think it's owned by the council.

So, unfortunately, not on my patch.

Hang on. Wait a moment.

Mali, can you take a photo with my phone?

-Yes.

-Me, too.

Then we need to go outside.

-Why?

-To take a picture.

Of what?

-This is strange.

-No, it's not.

What are we doing?

Solving.

-Solving?

-Solving the messy plot problem!

How?

"Your local council invites you to adopt a plot."

Adopt a what?

Adopt a plot?

Yes! According to the local newspaper,

if there's a plot of land that is looking a little bit drab, or sad,

or just a little bit uncared for, you can apply to adopt it.

Ohh, nice.

Yes!

We snap a picture, like we just did,

we send it to the council with a big application form,

and they have a long think and decide if we can adopt it.

Adopt?

Yes. It means that we get to look after it for a while.

We'd be responsible for taking care of it.

We can make it look all pretty and nice to look at,

which hopefully makes us feel happy.

And then, at some stage in the future, we'd have to give it back.

Oh.

It's like looking after the school hamster during the holidays.

Oh!

That sounds cool. We should tell Flo right away.

She'd like that.

That would make her happy.

But why don't we make it a surprise?

-Oh!

-ALL:

-Yes!

-Kobi, you can help me filling in the form.

-Certainly.

Oh, gosh, look at all this mess to clear away.

HE SIGHS

Can we go to Sam's room?

-Yeah, sure you can.

-No, wait.

We have to tidy up first.

But... But that's not our mess.

It doesn't matter. If we don't help Dad to tidy up these plates,

then we're going to leave this place looking like an eyesore.

Now, that reminds me of a very old Scottish expression.

Yoo-hoo, anyone home?

Oh, yeah, come on in, Zainab.

No, wait. What's the password?

-Uh, please?

-Nope.

Pretty please with sugar on the top?

-Still no.

-How about...

we got permission to adopt the plot?

Yes! We're going to take over the messy plot outside Flo's Cafe

and turn it into a beautiful...

a beautiful...

-What are we going to do?

-Well, that's why I'm here.

We need to decide what we want to do with that plot.

We need to make a plan.

-I like plans.

-Sam, grab your pens and pencils.

You know where the paper is. I'll clear away all these dishes.

OK, we need to think, use our imagination

and decide how we're going to transform this sad plot.

So, what do we need to do first?

Erm... We don't know.

Well, first we clear away all the weeds.

That sounds like a job for Kobi the caretaker.

Ha-ha! Sure thing!

My dad could use his truck to carry it all away.

Ooh, very helpful.

And what's going to make this plot look better?

We need some flowers.

But how will we get them?

We should ask all the neighbours.

Great idea! I'm sure we can get some donations

from everyone in the community garden.

So, what do we think?

I think it's a good plan.

Me too.

-Do you think your dad could help us with the van?

-Yep.

Yeah, I can ask him.

-But there's one other person whose help we need.

-Who?

Frank.

If this is going to be a surprise, we need his assistance.

And let's hope it doesn't rain.

-CHUCKLING:

-Yeah.

Frank, I'll be back at six.

Oh, look at you.

So bare.

-She's gone!

-I can't believe it's finally time.

Flo's off visiting her sister for the whole day!

-Yes!

-Can I have the walkie-talkie, please?

Of course!

WALKIE-TALKIE CRACKLES

Sam to Dad, over.

Reading you loud and clear.

We're ready for the van.

It's on its way. Over and out.

Team Adopt A Plot is on.

High-five.

Yeah!

# Whoa-oh, let's make a plan

# Let's make a plan

# Do something for your neighbourhood

# Neighbourhood

# All come together Each and every man

# Let's make our home look better cos we know we should

# Let's make our home look better cos we know we should

# Just keep it quiet

# Oh, keep it quiet, the happiness is going to be worth it

# It's a surprise Let's keep it quiet

# Oh, keep it quiet, the happiness is going to be worth it

# O-oh, whoa-oh, whoa-o-oh, oh-oh

# Whoa-oh, let's make a plan

# Let's make a plan

# Do something for your neighbourhood

-# Oh, come together, every man

-Every man

# Come make our home a better place We know we should

# Yeah, yeah

# Let's make that plan

# Yeah, yeah

# We need that plan

# Yeah, yeah

# Let's make that plan

# Yeah, yeah

# Let's make that plan... #

Sam to Z-Boss.

Flo is back.

I repeat, Flo is back.

Cue Big Frank, over.

# ..Yeah, uh, let's make that plan

# Yeah, yeah

# Let's make that plan. #

Where are you taking me?

Frank!

Oh, my word!

Who did all this?

-ALL: We did!

-Yeah!

Well, we couldn't leave it for someone else to do, could we?

It's so beautiful.

This makes me so happy!

Thank you.

-Hey-hey-hey!

-CHEERING

You know, I'm glad we were able to adopt that plot.

Yeah, it looks so pretty with all those flowers.

THEY GIGGLE

It was amazing! Everyone helped out.

And Flo was delighted,

and there were still loads of plants left over.

Dad did a great job getting everyone to help decorate the place,

-but we couldn't have done it without your gran's help.

-To adopt a plot!

We're good tidy-uppers, too.

THEY GIGGLE

-You're a good friend, Mali.

-And you're a great friend, Sam.