Sidcup Station. 10am.

Six gloved-up GoodGymers met Colin and Sue from Sidcup BID to help tidy up a patch of ground outside the ticket hall. With Sidcup a finalist in Britain in Bloom (Small Town category), it’s full steam ahead to get everything looking its best ahead of judging in July.

Today was all about digging out weeds, collecting up litter and turning over the soil, creating the perfect platform for seeds and plants that will bring some first class floral cheer to the area.

Breaking into the hard soil and squatting to pick up the liberated weeds proved to be a seriously good workout for legs and glutes! So too was collecting it all into bags destined for the green waste depot.

This was one of those satisfying tasks where the before-and-after difference was plain to see although you'll have to take my word for it as I forgot to take photos! However, I did get a pic of the tribute to a railway worker that we revealed. And it was nice that lots of passers-by said 'thank you' for our work.

After handing back the tools and getting a team photo, we said goodbye to Sue and Colin, and made our departure round the corner to En'route for coffee. A lovely way to round off the morning.

We're hoping to stay on board for destination Britain in Bloom, so watch this space! We'd love to have you along for the ride.

They say the sequel is never as good as the original, well we disagree.

Back for round two of our leafletting mission for the upcoming mini kids marathon in support of the Community Hospice, we returned to the streets of Welling and the scenic surroundings of Danson Park.

We were cheered on by a number of feline friends - every road seemed to come with its own supervisory cat or two, perching on fences, or patrolling pavements. Whether they were approving of our efforts or just hoping to be petted remains unclear.

The task was simple, cover as much ground as possible, spread the word, and get those steps in. With each leaflet delivered, we’re hoping to boost turnout for a fantastic cause, supporting the brilliant work of the Hospice.

Of course, it wouldn’t be GoodGym without the fitness element. Between brisk walking, tactical route planning, and the occasional “have we already done this house?” moment, it all added up to a solid workout in aid of a good cause.

Same task, similar area, but the question on everyone’s lips, could this sequel turn into a trilogy?

Our first evening task since the clocks changed, and it felt like a real treat to start in daylight!

Five of us set off in Welling for a spot of letterbox leafleting to promote the Community Hospice's Mini Marathon, a major fundraising event for them.

Splitting into two teams we covered both sides of the roads in parallel, and posted a stack of leaflets between us. Let's hope they result in some bookings.

By the end, we’d clocked just over 3km between us each. Not bad for an evening’s walk with a purpose.

We'll be doing the,same again next week, but in Bexleyheath. Join us if you can - we'd love to have you along.

After a run with the sun setting we met up with Jo (Annette had a night off) at the Parkview Care Home reception ready to start tonight's task.

We got stuck in making Easter bunnies and painting Easter eggs. We managed to entice the more reluctant residents to participate with egg-ceptional results! Some of them really came out of their shells!

The time flew by and before we knew it it was time to go.

See you all next time.

Tonight we made a splash in Welling as we teamed up with Discover Welling, PureGym and a local councillor to give the mural pedestrian tunnels under the railway bridge a proper spring clean!

We met at a nearby pub to fill up the buckets in the loos, no small feat when faced with little sinks! 🪣

Then came the challenge of carrying the liquid to the tunnels without slopping it all over the place. Who needs the gym when you’ve got a bucket workout like that? 💪

First job, a clean sweep! We brushed up broken glass and litter, leaving the pavement neat and tidy. 🧹

Then it was time to get soapy with the sponges, giving the murals the spa treatment they deserved. 🧽

There was some sticky business with stubborn stickers, but with plenty of suds and elbow grease we won the day.

By the time we'd finished, the tunnels definitely looked better. Proof that many hands can make a difference in just a short time. We wrapped up with a few team photos before heading home.📸

This was our second stop on Discover Welling’s Tour of Welling for the Great British Spring Clean, and we’re not done yet! There are more chances to dive in over the next fortnight, so don’t miss the opportunity to join us.

Let’s keep Welling bucket-loads better, one task at a time! ✨