Graham Lee

Greenwich Goodgym were joined by “tourists” from Bexley and Fulham and Hammersmith for this morning’s task. Having participated in the earlier Charlton parkrun, we made the short trip to St Georges Garrison Church to be met by Tim, one of the Trustees. Secateurs, shears, fork and spades distributed , we were set to work and quickly got to the root of the prickly problem. After an hour or so, Tim called time and provided refreshments and a very interesting talk on the Church. This was a hidden gem in South East London and had it not been for Goodgym I would not have known this place existed. I think it fair to say, Tim was pleased with our efforts and we can expect a further invite.

After helping out on Saturday getting the Christmas trees ready for the festival there were a few finishing touches needed doing for the GoodGym Christmas Tree. We made sure the lights were in working order and on the best setting and added the final decorations to the tree. We also gave a helping hand to our neighbouring tree, sponsored by our close friends at Bexley Mencap!

After a busy morning of GoodGym Bexley repping at multiple parkruns, followed by our Christmas Tree task we headed for a well deserved breakfast/brunch at the Old Library Exchange. It was a lovely setting for a get together as we took over a back room of the restaurant. The food was delicious, I think we may be back soon!

After parkrun participation at Bexley, Dartford Heath and Greenwich, runners plus other GoodGym members arrived at Christ Church Erith to help setup approximately 40 Xmas trees for the Erith Christmas Tree Festival. 🎄 As a result of COVID, this wasn’t held last year so it was our first visit back since 2019. This year the task was made easier as the trees arrived already in bases so we were required to move them to specific locations in the church. Some of the task force used the time saved to select and partly decorate the GoodGym tree. Thanks to Peter, Nick, the Lees and the Wrens for donations towards the sponsored tree 🎄 Mince pies consumed, a number of us were still hungry enough to make our way for a Xmas brunch at the Old Library.

GoodGym Bexley were out in force this morning working alongside the Friends of the Old English Gardens in Danson Park to help keep the gardens looking neat and tidy.

Some of us got to work weeding, clearing fallen leaves and turning over the soil in two of the flower beds.

Others formed a wheelbarrow convoy collecting wood chippings from elsewhere in the park and bringing them back to the gardens for future use.

Congratulations to Johnny who completed his 250th parkrun before coming to the task.

And a big welcome to Caroline on her first GoodGym event. Weed love to see you back again with us soon!