As Autumn approaches, 10 goodgymers take the opportunity for one last task before the need of running lamps.

Walkers and runners met at the Glassworks and took two different routes to the task. Whilst the cyclists met us directly there.

Tonight was a return to St. Paul's Church and community centre, to help finish the tidy and trim, with a little bit of painting thrown in for good measure.

The runners were the first to arrive, so they had pick of the tasks. Dylan, Darcey and Jonathan were our keen choppers, taking on the tasks of removing all growth from the in front of the railings.

Soon, joined by our cyclists and still 5 minutes early, Dylan and Rosie made their way over to clean up the sides of the building. Although completed 4 weeks previous, by goodgym, the recent rain had brought down a lot of moss and vegetation from the roofs.

Bang on time, the walking group arrived. Emma and Martin joined Michael to help cut down some of the cut bush even smaller to make more room in the green bin. Neda and Su went straight to painting....

Just like the Forth Bridge, the railings here seem to be a never ending painting job...... But we don't mind. Unusually, we managed to find a gate that we have never painted, so this was the focus for the painting team. Emma and Martin joined to increase numbers, and it became a task that we had to complete.

Highlights of the evening, Darcey giving tree vibes with her branches, Dylan and his blooper moment as he became the bush he was cutting (it fell on his head) and of course Jonathan and his pure joy of getting his flag photo that he thought we were only doing when he didn't attend.... As if we'd do that.

Tonight's tasks were all completed to the soundtracks from the new Zumba group in the hall, along with many whoops and yeahs. Who knew Zumba was still going strong?

We went over the allocated time slightly, finishing all tasks at 19:40, with just enough time for a photo (minus Rosie). Jonathan finally got his picture with the flag... Twice.

A lovely evening of sunshine, with a lower temperature, perfect goodgym weather.

6 goodgymers were keen to get going, after a last minute change of task. The newer task helping the Salvation Army hostel. E had hoped to plant 60 foxgloves, but unfortunately they had been left unattended in the sunshine still in their delivery jackets. Now, a handful of wilted worried plants.

We met at our usual place outside the glassworks, warmed up on a slight walk before staring the jog. The runners took a slightly longer, but less hilly route, whilst the walkers were more direct.

Upon arriving, Michael got the remains of plants out, along with chicken wire and posts to make a leaf mould area.

Martin, Llion, Darcey and Dylan got to work planting anything that looked as though it might live again.

Flo and Michael went out back to build a fence, as much as possible in a stony floor.

A bit of swearing but the make shift fence got made. We made our way back to see how the planting was going, only to find it all completed. A quick tidy up and just enough time for a group photo.

Still jobs to do at this hostel, so we should be coming again before the end of the year.

Diolch