2 Goodgymers joined Stoke Newington Common Users group to help keep the Common looking in tip top condition. Plan A was to hook up the hose to the water supply on the common, but after realising that the council had shut it off, we switched to alternative tasks. First we planted some in wild flower seeds that will hopefully grow to create a protective border for this green space. This was followed by a short walk to a tiny urban oasis just off the common to give it a good water by hooking up the hose to next door's water. Having given it a sufficient soaking, the final task was to clear away the grass and weeds from the paving around the fountain, with hoes, trowels and good old fashioned hands-on-knees graft. A good evenings work and the group were so pleased with the difference we'd made.

Six GoodGymers met on a sunny Saturday afternoon to help local gem Abney Park Cemetery pack down after their spring fundraiser.

Abney Park Trust had spent the day hosting a Spring Fayre, with lots of stalls, food outlets and activities for kids.

GoodGym had visited earlier in the day to help set up and build 12 gazebos to host some of the stalls for the fair.

After a successful event with thousands of attendees visiting the park, there was lots of clearing up to do, so having GoodGym back to pack down the gazebos was a real help for the team.

After an hour of unpegging, dismantling and folding, the team had managed to pack down 12 gazebos and tables and carry them all back to the store.

The Abney Spring Fayre was a great day out - thanks everyone for your help!

And shout out to Patrick for the pun this week!