Last night three GGers gathered to tackle a big task at St Andrew's Youth Club. This place is so much more than a youth club; it’s a safe haven where young people can connect, learn, and grow. It empowers youth from diverse backgrounds to learn life skills, build friendships and so much more.

Our mission was to empty and restock a sizeable cupboard that will soon transform into a changing area for the upcoming BBC's Children in Need. The centre will feature, with several celebs coming to film its various activities.

We sorted through an array of resources, including hulhoops, boxing gear and the iconic Operation game, lifted heavy tables, and got rid of unwanted items. Together, we transformed chaos into order, creating a beautifully organized space. Hopefully our work will help raise significant funds to continue the vital work they do. And we might even see our hard work on TV!

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Yesterday’s session was a bank holiday special. A brilliant crew of runners giving up their time and potential long lunches to do good and create community spirit. Nice one!

We met, as always, at Battersea Arts Centre, where things kicked off with not one but two questions to get the brain firing—covering the unlikely pairing of cricket and the human skeleton. A true test of both sporting and anatomical knowledge before we even set off.

From there, we headed out to Doddington Community Garden, ready to get stuck in. Tasks included pulling out stubborn dry grass, giving the space a tidy-up, planting valerian root—known for its calming properties and often used to aid sleep—and, of course, plenty of watering to keep everything thriving. Solid teamwork all round.

Next stop: the square for a proper legs session. Lunges in all their forms, squat variations to keep things interesting, and step-ups to really finish things off. It was intense, but the group rose to it—serious effort from everyone.

All in all, a bank holiday well spent. Next week we’re heading to Balham Nursery. Hope you can join us

A very pleasant sunny morning was the background for Ana and I to move a double mattress and divan base from an upstairs bedroom down two flights of stairs and outside for a local council collection - Mr A's wife was on hand to guide us on what she wanted doing.

After moving a single mattress and bed that were lying on top of the double bed into the next-door room, we got hold of a rather limp mattress (which did have handles though, always a bonus) and managed to navigate that down the stairs and into the garden.

The divan base we discovered folded in two, but wouldn't split apart - although we gave it a good go by cutting through the material, only to frustratingly discover a rather large spring ran down the middle, and we'd still be there tomorrow if we started unwinding it...

Not to be deterred, and reciting the GoodGym mantra that it must've somehow got into the room, we folded the base in two, moved a wardrobe to open the door wider, and shuffled our way down the flights of stairs, taking advantage of the fold in the middle to manoeuvre around a u turn on the landing, and parked it in the garden, propping the still floppy mattress next to it.

Some polythene sheets were provided to cover it in case of rain, and we applied our wrapping skills as best we could to stop it blowing away. Mr A's wife was delighted with our efforts - we were both just glad to have solved all the various parts of today's divan puzzle!

Last night’s GoodGym Westminster session kicked off with Khai and I meeting at Hyde Park before setting off on a steady run over to the Abbey Centre in Victoria, where Mourad was waiting for us.

The Abbey Centre is a fantastic local hub supporting older residents and the wider community. It offers everything from social activities and hot meals to wellbeing support, helping tackle isolation and keeping people connected. It’s a vital space, and we were there to lend a hand in keeping it welcoming and functional.

We had two main jobs for the evening:

Out in the therapy garden, Khai got stuck in clearing up after a busy planting session with the centre’s elderly volunteers. There was soil, tools, and a fair bit of mud to tackle, but before long the space was looking tidy and ready for its next use.

Meanwhile, inside, Mourad grabbed a shammy cloth and took on the back staircase from top to bottom—giving the handrails a much-needed clean. It was a proper workout in itself!

Before long, we all regrouped and joined forces on the staircase. With everyone pitching in, many hands really did make light work on the final stretch.

There was just time for one last push as we made our way back up the stairs, and then right back down again searching for an exit that wasn't locked. At least it added to our daily step count!

Great work everybody.

Next week we’re heading to St Andrew’s, the oldest youth club in the world. Hope you can join!