Sorry it's been a while since I last posted. I've been under ________ at work and haven't had a free moment to write. ( load, pressure, weight, force )

I should be hearing back from the centre before _______. ( short, long, quick, slow )

You can always lend a helping ______ to those in need - both very important tasks. ( hand, ear, aid, lift )

I've spoken with the community centre and they've given me the ______ that we can use their space for the project. ( idea, sense, impression, thought )

The community centre is in the _________ of redecorating and I don’t know when that will be finished. ( method, process, route, procedure )

The traditional idea of volunteering is common ________ , for example, cleaning up around the neighbourhood. ( intlligence, ability, knowledge, outlook )

I expect everyone's dying to get started, but there's no point us getting ahead of _______. ( calendar, diary, programme, schedule )

These activities can take ________ in a number of ways. ( body, figure, form, shape )

At any ________, I should have more information from them soon. ( rate, speed, pace, degree )

It involves working for charities through the internet in your _______ time. ( spare, bonus, open, plus )

Anyway, I'm writing with ______to what we discussed at the last meeting, namely putting on a play for the neighbourhood children. ( respect, honour, favour, regard )

I've also been a bit under the _______ with a cold, but it's finally clearing up. ( air, climate, clouds, weather )