Not a busy day.

Despite that we did cut back the ivy & clematis plus the grape vine (I know, not the right time but it was taking over the trees at the back), then cut the back lawn. You can now see the copper beech at the back.
Photos are before cutting back, main blip, after cutting back, extra photo.
Can't see a huge difference but if you look at the steps in the archway you can see how much we cut.
The other reason it's not a huge difference was because Marlane was supervising me with the hedge trimmer. If it was left to me you'd probably be able to see the original fence! She doesn't trust me, and with very good reason HAHAHAHAHAHAHA