Tonight 8 GoodGymers ran 6km to support the Phoenix Centre. They needed a new coat of paint - 'Lime Zest' in one room, and 'Cotton Grey' in another.

I read a "Zest for life" is the energetic, enthusiastic, and optimistic approach to daily experiences, characterized by feeling alive, motivated, and engaged.

As a key component of positive psychology, it involves treating life as an adventure, enhancing resilience, and reducing burnout.

It can be cultivated through mindfulness, gratitude, and purposeful action.

Well I think that sums up a lot of what we achieve by volunteering at GoodGym!

Care was taken to complete the task without paint splashes or blurred edges. In an hour the green room was completed and the grey wall had its first coat.

We will be back with further zest next month to continue the paint job.

Arriving on time, two goodgymers (Frankie and Jonathan) continued the work from the previous week to clear an abandoned allotment plot which had become overgrown with brambles. They were provided with an excellent array of tools and food by the Green Hearts Community of people to keep their energy up.

A fire was immediately started alongside the allotment to burn the cut brambles. A cute mouse was found scurrying through the allotment and shortly before this we caught a glimpse of spring sunshine which broke through the clouds to inspire everyone and lift people’s spirits.