A big date was approaching for Mr G — his 70th birthday — so I delivered a card from his regular Ealing and Hounslow shoppers. Mr G beamed when he received it, commenting on what a sweet gesture it was from the GoodGymers.

After completing a slightly larger-than-usual grocery order for Mr G, I ran back home.

Chilly Saturday and its Parkrun. as I arrived early, I helped clear the straight line of the conkers with Neil another regular volunteer. Who would think I would use a shovel at Parkrun. Then shovelled the conkers off the finish straight. Then I was posted as Marshal position 2 : double act like Jags said that I mastered the film double act as holding 2 spots on the course.

JP joined the volunteers at the Ealing Soup Kitchen, serving lunch to ~50 clients who were homeless or otherwise of limited means.

On a surprisingly warm October evening, three runners and one cyclist from GoodGym Ealing supported charity Action West London by posting flyers through letterboxes to promote an upcoming Fitness Fun Day in Acton. The free, family-friendly event offers workouts for all ages and abilities, including beginner’s yoga, family interval training, Legs, Bums & Tums, HIIT, a Relax & Stretch session and more.

Jo, Sevan, Steph and Kash ventured into the streets of Acton, passing hidden murals and tributes to poets along the way. They covered Derwentwater Road, Stuart Road, Newburgh Road, Woodhurst Road, parts of Shakespeare Road, Spencer Road and, finally, Milton Road.

Our literary tour ended on Milton Road, where we hoped to give Paradise Lost a more cheerful ending. With the flyers delivered, all that remains is to hope that Acton residents will accept the invitation to get active at St Mary’s Church Hall on 17 October. Perhaps this time, Paradise will be found.

Back after a week away from Mrs A garden. Still some work at the end of the garden. I cycled from Acton to Northolt to see if I would find more hidden treasures in the brambles and bushes. Today found more gold balls(no surprise there), the inside of a washing machine, some rubbish, plastic containers, path slabs and a Royal Mail bicycle!! Mrs A was surprised as totally forgot about this : he used to deliver post in the area. The bike is not in bad condition considering it was outside hidden in the jungle. Mrs A son said he will revive it. I filled another 2 green bins and put a pile aside of greenery for the next empty bin. The pile of hidden treasures by the garage is growing(see picture). The path leading from the house the the back is uncovered and can be used once again.

Foggy Sunday morning at Acton Junior Park run and I was checking the course with a litter picker which came in handy as loads of rubbish to be moved in the bins as on the path of the course. Once done, I went to check where I was going to Marshal. I was on the roundabout this week.

Despite a Foggy morning, the children did not disappoint as 114 crossed the finish line and some of them in a speedy time. First girl finished under 8 minutes : she was fast and flew like and Eagle...Ealing Eagle of course!!

Well done to all especially on a chilly and foggy morning.