No "Ikigai's" here at Goodgym

Tonight 7 Goodgymers, 8 if we include the lovely and amazing cake maker Hannah! (THANK YOU)

We had the task of running 4km to a new venue for the Heaton Mersey collective. We set off nice and steady as there was a hill involved......once we reached the top we could breath again! After 4km of running we were met by Dorothy and a wonderful light display she had set out for us, it looked very pretty in the hazy mist. Our task this evening was to clear lots of branches from piles to a mulch area of the site, being extra careful as the grounds are home to lots of wildlife. Dorothy is a wonderful part of the community in Heaton Mersey, tirelessly cleaning up the local area and making the most out of spaces that are disused to create lovely spaces for the community. Last time we helped out with the community garden, this time it was the woodland area off the industrial estate, here she is trying to attract more wildlife into the space, clearing it free from litter and encouraging both animals and humans to use the area, and she is doing a great job, however we got a lot done this evening, so now she can have some free time, possibly she could visit the cinema again?? who knows, but this lady deserves a rest, however i dont think that will happen, as she said this was her new IKIGAI : Which is a Japanese concept that means " a reason for being" which is just wonderful, and i think inspired us all tonight. We will be back in few weeks time when the weather changes to help Dorothy further with the lovely areas in Heaton Mersey.

Today it was great to see new member Serin, well done on finding us and getting stuck in with the task, we really appreciate your help.

Also it has to be noted that we celebrated the fact that Anne has now completed over 100 good deeds and her wings are in the post, well done Anne, your a inspiration to us all, and not only that, your a great member of the crew and a awesome technical support, an all round great human, so a massive thank you and well done! And Hannah needs a special mention for the cake, it was seriously delish! thank you, we now need one every week!

Also dont forget that this Sataurday we have 2 things happening, first we have the EXTRA SESSION, at woodband Parkrun, see the website for details, then in the evening a few of us are running the Lyme park National trust night run, if you signed up in time ill see you there.

Until next week you lovely bunch, have a great week running,