What better way to enjoy a lovely bright morning than a short stroll to the shops for a new GoodGym beneficiary? It was lovely to meet Ms H and her shopping list was relatively straightforward. She wasn’t at all fussy about brands or type for her own groceries but the key request was for tins of a specific gourmet food for her cat.

Located all the items without problem and it was great to chat to Ms H, who was very grateful for our help now that she struggles to carry her shopping herself.

Last night in Hounslow had that unmistakable GoodGym energy - a lot of laughs, and a sense that small actions add up to something meaningful.

We headed over to Turnham Green to support the brilliant Friends of Turnham Green, a community group doing big things. This park is a shared green space, a place where people can connect with nature in the city. Keeping it cared for means it stays welcoming, safe and ready for new growth.

The mission? Collecting sticks and branches. Spread across the whole site, the team got to work collecting fallen wood, clearing the ground so it’s ready for planting. It’s one of those deceptively simple tasks that makes a difference — tidier paths, safer footing, and open space for future planting. There’s something very satisfying about that visible before-and-after, and the team absolutely delivered.

With the task complete, it was time to turn the focus to fitness.

Lower body was the theme of the night. We powered through split squats, embraced the burn with mountain legs, and even flirted with the elusive pistol squat. Determined and very impressive efforts all round.

A few well-deserved shoutouts:

• Big cheers to Breda and Gus for their great work last week and especially Maxime who led his first session
• Congratulations to Steph, who somehow managed to run three races last weekend. Incredible effort.

There’s another fantastic session coming up this weekend with the wonderful Hope Church, helping to create a garden for people using the food bank. A really special project with real impact — definitely one to get involved in