Always such a worthwhile side quest mission. Luke gave blood and Dave gave plasma. Many biscuits were consumed in the completion of this mission :)

This evening we were back at Elm Road playground for the second time, finishing off the work we started last week.

One of the walled edges of the park has around 10 panels that at one point in time were all covered in beautiful mosaics. Unfortunately most have now deteriorated so only 3 complete panels remain. The task was to scrape clean and sand down the panels (with no mosaics) to enable a local artist to paint it with a much more attractive mural.

Tonight's GoodGymers walked, cycled or ran to the task and soon got stuck in, most of us knowing what to do after last week. It was a messy job but great to make some more progress and we're all looking forward to seeing the final result after the artist has completed their work!m

We were very honoured that the Mayor came to pay us a visit and he got stuck in, once he had removed his chains, and helped to scrape and sand like the rest of us.

We also welcomed Nikita on her first task - thank you for joining us! Hope to see you at another task soon.

8 goodgymers from different areas rifled through their cupboards and wardrobes to find their unwanted items, to donate and raise much needed money for their local charities.

This morning we welcomed a new member, Manasa, who straight away got stuck in with our tasks. The task included weeding the outside bedding strip and weeding the pots and tiding up the outside of the centre. After this we also tidied up around the back. Laura, Farzeen, Manasa and Emily left satisfied they had done a good job with lovely chats.

In Manasa's own words 'It was a wonderful experience that felt very familiar, as it reminded me of the gardening I used to do back home in India. This activity felt incredibly nostalgic yet energising. I truly enjoyed volunteering here and meeting lovely people, Thank you all.'

This morning in the sunshine we set to work carrying on digging up the weeds and tufts of grass around the beds,all whilist having a chat.

A great evening spent with potential volunteers and charities. Hopefully will have some new sign ups so we can do even more in the community. I even met the Mayor as he made his way round the event.