Last night, 8 Goodgymmers went out in Peckham to do some litter picking. We met as usual at Old Spike, but this time we welcomed Julien who had already done his first good deed that day - give him a cheer! 🙌

We started by litter picking the patch of grass where we usually warm up. It would have been easy to spend the whole session there but after tackling the big bits, we went ahead with our warm-up, and carried on to the canal path.

Once we reached the canal path, we did a quick ice breaker question - "what do you keep that others might consider trash?". Turns out we are sentimental or crafty, with answers including old trainers, ticket stubs and wine bottles. We split into small groups and spread out along the path. The path was very busy, with many cyclist shouting "thank you" at us! After many full black bags (I had to pop to the shop to get more!) we ran back to where we started for a quick stretch, and then on to the pub.

Anna found us at the pub! and took a photo of us since I'd forgotten to take any during the task, thanks Anna!

On another baking hot day 7 hardy Good Gymers made their way to Seniors for our monthly session helping out in the garden.

We split into two groups with Cecilia and Steve doing a very professional job of trimming the lavender on one side of the building with the rest of us, unsurprisingly, being tasked with watering. There was much to water but we were soon done and even had some time to clear some of the thistles and brambles that seemed to be flourishing despite the heat.

After 40 minutes a lot had been achieved and it was time for some of us to go for a well-earned drink at the nearby Blythe Hill tavern