This morning 6 GoodGym runners made their way to the peaceful Quaker burial ground in Widcombe to help with some gardening. We were there a few weeks ago for the first time and it was good to be back.

The burial ground has been there for a long time but felt into a bit of disrepair until a few dedicated volunteers started to revive it. The aim is to create a peaceful and relaxing space not just for Quakers to reflect but for the wider public to be able to enjoy some peace and quiet at their leisure.

When we arrived we were delighted to see that the grass seeds we planted a few weeks ago have taken hold and are growing really well.

We had several tasks for today:

• We cleared away the leaves and debris near the compost area that was covering some old gravestones.
• We weeded and removed twigs from a flower bed and then laid down cardboard to protect against future weeds springing up. There was lots of so-called 'sticky willie' weed that we removed which was a great job well doe.
• We dug up a patch of tough grass and sprinkled some wildflower seeds down. As well as the flower seeds we also laid down some yellow rattle seed which will help stop the tough grass growing back while allowing the poppies and foxgloves to grow. When this grows it will make a beautiful walkway from the shed to the centre of the grass.

Throughout the morning we were watched closely by several robins and an inquisitive blackbird! The robin came down for a snack once we left.

Overall it was a very relaxing and peaceful morning making a beautiful spot even better. We will return when we next can!

We were asked by Andy from St James and St Phillips church to help deliver meals cooked by his team of volunteers for people in the community. We welcomed Jessica to her first good deed and hope to see her again soon.

On Tuesday night a group of GoodGym runners went along to Bath Organic Group for some apple picking. We have been several times over the past month and have focussed on different types of apple. Tonight was the first time that some of the trees in the middle of the orchard were ripe for picking!

Because the varieties of apples we were picking were so different, we made sure to keep varieties from the same tree in the same crate instead of mixing them all up. This was easier said then done, as I found out when I realised that two trees had intertwined their branches as they had grown!

We managed to fill 7 large crates before it got too dark. The varieties we picked included complemdu plait, pipmaston pineapple and spartan.

At the end of the session we were offered some freshly squeezed apple juice from this seasons harvest which was just the sugar boost we needed. It was dark by the time we finished and had our juice and we were very fortunate that we brought some lights with us!