Rachel White

The heavens opened today and when it rained it was torrential. Plans of painting the Welcare outbuilding and fence were dashed from the first drop. It didn't stop us hardy GoodGymers though and we made a break in-between the big grey clouds and fortunately it held off whilst we did our task. Jassy took the front building and tidied up the weeds that were making it look messy so that it would look it's best for the Jubilee street party. Dave, Scott, Claire and Tara took the back garden and cleared the paths pulling out weeds and rehoming the interesting coloured snails and bugs that were found.

We were all sad that we couldn't improve the look of the outbuilding so we made a 2nd attempt task for the end of June when hopefully the weather will be warmer and less prone to stormy weather. If you can make it please sign up here: https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/project-wall-paint-for-welcare-2nd-attempt

Ms G needed an old broken piano moved from inside the house to outside, ready for collection by the council. Piano playing may not be our forte (speaking for myself) but piano shifting , we can do. The dynamic duo Rachel and Rob, as quick as you can say allegro, picked it up and put it down a few times, on the way out the front door. And that, as the less musically challenged folk say, was coda.

Claire, Jen, Marie-Noelle and Rachel went on a right royal mission to Hampton Court for the 10k. The course was stunning - fit for princesses like us (thankfully). The first 4k was along the Thames path, looping back through Home Park and then through the grounds of Hampton Court Palace. It was a hot one - but that didn't boil our royal blood. Dave and the kids came to support and give us much needed cheer to keep us going. Even Henry VIII seemed impressed by our efforts. Great fun with a stunning backdrop - looking forward to the next local race!