After Susan staying in bed longer this morning and a call from Sarah we eventually all got together at the Welling Library for a good tidy up session.

It had been tipping down with rain but miraculously stopped once we got stuck into weeding, litter picking and sweeping the area to make it look respectable again.

It didn't take long to get the outside looking smart but a lot of rubbish was collected including lots of items on the bingo card! We all felt satisfied at our achievement!

Well done everyone who attended! It just shows how great you are!

Of course our reward was waiting for us in Devi's Corner with the obligatory coffees, hot chocolates and chat. A great way to spend a Sunday morning.

Last month we cleared the contents from an art cupboard at Holy Trinity Lamorbey Primary School.

Tonight we were back with Jane, the vice principal, to dismantle the big shelving unit in the middle of the cupboard. Cue screwdrivers 🪛, saws🪚and hammers 🔨, and impressive team work in a confined space.

As the cupboard got emptier, the corridor outside got fuller with the demolition debris, so we found a trolley and did several trips to the skip in the car park.

Next door we took on the gentler task of tidying the computer room. With laptops, headphones and mice neatly organised it looked spick-and-span for classes to use tomorrow.

Cupboard swept, corridor cleared and computer room in order, we posed for a team photo and it was time to say goodbye to Jane and head home.

I'm constantly amazed by how much a posse of GoodGymers can get done in just an hour. And always with such good cheer and enthusiasm.

Looking forward to next month's visit to help tick off more tasks on the school's long to-do list .

On Sunday, a cheerful crew of GoodGymers headed to a very trashed corner of Blackfen, near the A2 and the Co-op car park, ready to take on… well, far too much rubbish. What followed was part clean-up, part treasure hunt, and part therapy session.

By the end of the mission, we’d collected 12 bags of general rubbish, 3 bags of glass bottles (safely popped into recycling), and—because why not—one sewing machine. Yes. A sewing machine. Sadly, it did not come with instructions or a matching table.

To keep spirits high, we played Litter Picking Bingo, and can proudly say we found everything on the card—and then some. Full house, anyone?

While it’s always a bit heartbreaking to see how careless people can be, every GoodGym session restores our faith in humanity. Because for every fly-tipped sewing machine, there’s a group of volunteers willing to show up, muck in, and make things better—one bag at a time 💛♻️

Blackfen is cleaner, our bingo cards are complete, and humanity is back on the “mostly decent” list. Another good job done! 💪✨

Last night we switched on our head torches and set forth with litter picks at Hurst Community Centre. Our wombling collected discarded sweet wrappers, cigarette butts, tissues, bottles, cans, a metal spoon, several plastic balls and more besides. Lots ticked off our litter picking bingo cards, but not quite a full house.

Forty-five minutes later ⏰️: three bags of litter properly disposed of, and a dumped Christmas tree 🎄 moved off the pavement!

Good deeding, with good company to boot... plenty enough to keep us warm on a chilly January night!

Next week it's something completely different at a local primary school. Come and lend a hand 💪.

This was our first group session of the new year, and what better way to kick things off than getting outdoors and moving on a cold, dark evening?

With our red GoodGym t-shirts hidden beneath many warm layers and coats, we gathered at the cannon ready for a three-part task for Discover Welling.

First, a Christmas tree rescue mission! The town’s tree had been taken down and sawn in half, ready for council collection, but not before we dived into the branches to save the decorations. With chilly fingers and plenty of enthusiasm and chat, we rummaged through to make sure nothing was left behind.

Baubles safely collected, we set off on a brisk power-walk along the high street. At each lamp post, we peeled away the sponsor thank-you stickers for the Christmas lights, which had shone bright thanks to Discover Welling’s crowd-funding appeal. We also took down the posters showcasing children’s designs from the bespoke Christmas light competition. It was a race against the cold before our fingers completely froze - a good incentive to keep moving!

Our final task was a quick one: taking down and neatly rolling up the Merry Christmas banner from the base of the cannon.

Proving that many hands really do make light work it was mission accomplished in under an hour - the perfect excuse to hop across the road for well-earned hot chocolate drinks at Devi’s Corner!

A brilliant start to 2026, and seven good deeds added to our January Challenge tally as we aim for 35 this month. Can you help us notch up even more? There’s plenty to choose from, so sign up and come along for some fun with us! 🎉💪