On Monday we met in Willesden and jogged to Mora road Primary School where our task for the evening , be leaf it or not , was sweeping the playground so the children can play safely outside .

We used brooms , dustpans and rakes to clear the leaves unbeleafably fast . we emptied them into bins and admired our work .

Then we tested out the clean playground by playing bulldog , Lee started in the centre and our first winner was Kat , excellent work ! we played a Second round and Louise was the next winner ! We ended with a team photo , returned the brooms and then headed back for a well earned rest

On Monday night, TRAID in Kilburn needed help with closing our their sale period. The task was to help pack up their remaining unsold stock, so it could be sent back to their depot, ready for a new arrival on clothes.

Goodgym team came to help, packing away the rails of clothes into huge boxes. We split around the store, Cherian, Lee, Beatrix , Danny and Kat tackled a large rail of clothes . Emily and Tabitha paired shoes before bagging them.

In no time at all, the job was done! Many hands made fast work!

We stopped for a team photo, then headed off. The TRAID team were really happy with the help and look forward to seeing red t shirts again at the end of the next sale

Five Goodymers met at Willesden Green, and warmed up, as it was very much needed on a freezing Monday Night.

We jogged through Gladstone park, taking the scenic route among the brambles and bushes. We made it to Gladstone Park allotments where we met Carol, Garet, Dani and Marie, who are keen members of NW2 Residents association and want to help clear up the allotments for the local residents. Christine, Kat and Danny had got to work already, they were filling wheelbarrows with woodchip to create a path through the allotments. Lee soon arrived to help also, and as the wheelbarrows were in use, had to pick a bucket or two, and fill it with woodchip to make the paths.

The rest of the group grabbed some tools, and weeded an area where a path once was. After digging and weeding, the path was revealed, ready to be spread with more woodchip. In no time at all the path was cleared and relayed.

We regrouped for a photo, and then Carol shared juice and pannetone with us all.

The team were so pleased with the incredible job we all did at the community allotment. They had hoped for just one path, but we managed two thanks for all the hard work of the team!

They would love to have us back again to help with the weeding, ideally in the daylight, we we have created a commuity mission on the 4th November.

Sign up here!

[https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/gg-brent-saturday-gladstone-allotment-mission]

We had a bumper turnout for our weekly group run with Achilles International. 11 visually impaired runners, walkers and athletes, and two adorable guide digs joined us for a smashing session at Paddington Rec Track, followed by a trip to the pub! Well done all!

We were a smaller group than usual with just Kat and Emily helping out this evening at the TRAID pack down after their end of season sale. Nonetheless we attacked the task head on, getting clothes off the hangers with lightening speed, and filled 5 big boxes in no time. We also packed away the hangers, and moved the rails to the side to make room for cleaning. The TRAID staff were grateful for our help as they were somewhat wilting after a hot and sticky day in the shop. Another satisfying visit to TRAID.