Goodgym Southwark headed over to Kelly Avenue Park. When we arrived we filling the trenches that had been dug the previous month, with the mulch and soil, which that had been delivered by the council, to form the hugelkulture.

As we moved the mulch and soil quicker than expected, using a repurposed bin and the might of Goodgymers carrying the big bags, we then proceeded to water the planted hedgerow, weed around the smaller trees and litter pick across the park.

There was no running away from volunteering this week as three GoodGymers joined the Peckham Rye Junior parkrun core team. Armed with high-vis vests and barcode scanners, they marshalled the course, scanned the results, and helped keep another fantastic event on track for young runners and their families. 🏃⚡

Fancy getting a head start on your volunteering journey? Whether you're a seasoned marshal or a first-timer, there's a role with your name on it. Come along, lend a hand, and help keep junior parkrun running smoothly. No sprint required!

The Run Director was so happy to see the four GoodGym volunteers who sprinted to the rescue at Peckham Rye junior parkrun on 2 August 2026, keeping the event running smoothly through the summer slump and proving that even when the season gets hot, the volunteering spirit never breaks a sweat, a reminder that showing up early is the best way to start the day on the right foot and outrun the duvet