7 runners met up at The Showroom Cinema. 2 runners (Michelle and Celine) could not join us but took some leaflets where they can distribute in their area of home and work in Sheffield. We left a dozen leaflets at The Showroom Cinema because there were none left. I personally left some a week ago. The other 5 runners started running to various pubs, cafes, and hubs that will actually welcome the leaflets. The Rutland Hotel Pub, The Forresters Pub, and various other pubs were really welcoming and we actually ended up for a drink too. Various cafes on Division Street greeted us with respect and kindness. Prior to this I have also taken leaflets to The Circle on Rockingham Street. The runners also walked into hubs where leaflets were placed for the public to take. We also took photos of the installation of The Lions and included our task as a touristy fun run. I also spotted and targeted various groups of people and explained to them about the play and gave them information of where to go. Also met Kiki, a theatre enthusiast and works with Refugees and she informed me that she also will take some leaflets to her church . All in all it was good swamping of leaflets. After the run I personally went back to Utopia Theatre to check how the Opening went and majority that I met said that the play was so emotional, fantastic, overwhelming and would like to see it again.

7 Goodgymers ran up to Pittsmoor Road to meet Karen Malone and another volunteer Daniela. Nice, hot evening and once we started litter picking then there is no stopping us. Actually Celine walked there and back from The Showroom Cinema and she was certainly faster than the runners. There were bottles, cans, some flytipping, loads of other rubbish of crisps packets, clothes, socks, shoes, paper and adhoc stuff. Another lovely, young volunteer by the name of Abdullah joined us. He seems to know everyone in the local area. He was also curious about Goodgym and asked a few questions. He says he might join us one day because he us not fit yet and drives to Barnsley to work. Litter Picking is really addictive and we all enjoyed doing it. We walked and ran after the task but we continued to litter pick on our way back. So addictive! We managed to buy Ice Cream from a corner shop to cool ouselves down and it was my treat. Celine also managed to get some nice grub from The Showroom Cafe and treated us because she bought 'Good to Go' and there was more than expected Lovely day for this particular task.

Various members of GG Sheffield, present and past joined others at Meersbrook park to join in solidarity for Palestinians and raise money for women's and children's charities in Palestine.

Over 24 hours, we ran many hilly 1km laps, we marshaled, we crafted, we watched documentaries and heard Palestinian voices, we ate cake and we sung songs of solidarity in a live link up with children who have directly benefited from previous events. Those of us up in the early hours even got to get a great view of the solstice sunrise 🤩

Altogether 9 Goodgymmers turned up. Celine and Cat started walking from Decathlon. The remainder 7 started running up the streets, up , up hills through Norfolk Park and up, up and away. We stopped to look at some sculptures especially the 'Doe and Toad'. Then more uphills but somehow did not come into contact with the 2 walkers. They must know a shorter route because they were already at Arbourthorne School when we arrived. Still a mystery how they walk faster than the 7 runners. Anyway we met Angela and Rachel and they explained the tasks involved. We were then given tools, equipments and gloves. Then went to the areas identified and started pruning the willows whilst others weaved them. Fortunately Adrian , the gardener by profession knew how to use a battery operated strimmer and he managed all the paths and areas needed attention. Also fortunately we have 2 other strong men, Rob and Joseph managed to uplift a heavy, compost bin and emptied the contents onto a wheelbarrow. Hard work done by 9 Goodgymmers BB with the extra help from Angela and Rachel. The pruning and weaving of the willows kept us going and we forgot about time because it was such a joy. We finished at 8 pm. I cheekily asks for biscuits for all if us because Angela did mentioned it earlier in. I said we will work hard first then will enjoy the biscuits after. So true to Chocolate Hobnobs Biscuits. Such a Joy!

The Shindig 2026 Sunday walk had something for everyone, combining history and nature along 5km of trails around YHA National Forest. With nods to the area's industrial past in a beautiful countryside setting, 25 GoodGymers joined for a very mindful morning.

We walked through Conkers, along the Ashby Canal, past Moira Furnace and around Donisthorpe Woodland Park, before heading along part of the Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail (a disused railway) back to base.

The highlight was stumbling across a Living History Camp as part of an event at Moira Furnace Museum. As well as a history lesson, we got a snapshot of the more simple parts of wartime life. Not something you see every day!

Good movement, good time in nature, and good connection, what better way to round up another beautiful GoodGym Shindig weekend 💛