After a wet few days we welcomed our goodgym group task back, and it welcomed us with beaming sunshine.

We also welcomed our new GoodGymer Hosam.

CROESO

Tonight's task was up at Global Gardens, we recently had our 8th anniversary there.

Plenty to do there, so once Michael had let us in and got out the tools it was straight to work.

There were some Hazel trees needing some care and attention, taking out the brambles and opening them up to more light.

We chatted about our experiences being in nature, and took plenty of photos of each other. It was great getting to know each other more and enjoying the task.

time to go

We made our way back to the City Centre, said our farewell (until next week) and made our ways home. Tired from a good walk and task workout.

See you all next week.

222 juniors came out today to take part in Cardiff Junior parkrun. I was there as a marshal, and also had bonus roles of photographer and finish token creator.

I went out and about on a litter pick down my street today, as I noticed it was looking a bit minging.

Whilst picking up the trash, I was mulling over my 'favourite' categories of trash on a litter pick.

1. Rubbish next to a bin (so close to gold, just fails on the dismount)

2. Rubbish in amongst a flower bed (what could make this look worse?)

3. Inventive hiding spots (down any nook and cranny of brick, bench or building. But I worked in a canteen once and have a sixth sense for rubbish).

Included in the more interesting items were a learners 'L' plate, a beanie hat and a worrying amount of the same cocktails in a can along the same street that hosts a high school, an army barracks, a civil service office and a health centre.

Tonight was an evening of celebration.

We welcomed our newest member to the group Jessica

CROESO JESS

Another goodgym baby on the way, we can't wait to meet them Sophie.

And finally, introducing the new Lucy, now with wings....

Happy 100th Deed

Our walkers set off first, a direct route to the task, whilst Michael took the joggers on a slightly lengthened route to the task.

A nice evening for a run, with a good breeze. Once we arrived it was straight to work, the gloves out and the tasks explained.

It has been a while since we were last here, and the genes had certainly bounced back since their last trim. This was the first job for Lucy, to contain the growth and stop it encroaching onto the pathways.

Everybody else, over to the fence, it is time for a fence painting frenzy.

There was no stopping us, even a slight bit of rain fixing halt us. Thankfully the rain passed by quite quickly, so the painting continued along with the conversation of the task.

Have you got your own dabber?

Bingo, well that's the next social sorted then...

Lucy had moved on to dead heading roses and the painting crew had nearly finished the second large fence. No leaving until this parts complete. It was a quick run back, so we stayed on a little longer than usual in order to finish the fence.

Quick group photo, then off we popped.

Next week we head over to global gardens , join us for some active fun.

Litter pick round the streets of Canton

Together we deciphered the microwave / oven instruction manual and figured out all the nifty settings, so that toasting, crisping and even defrosting will be a doddle.