First of all welcome Jenny Hide to Goodgym. This is her first session. Altogether 8 runners ran in light drizzle from The Showroom up to Lynwood Gardens. We were met by David who then gave us instructions and introduced himself to us. Nice and friendly David gave us various tools, gloves and led us to the cycling path which was overgrown . We were then given further instructions of what needed doing. We worked in pairs, cutting, pruning. pulling weeds out , sweeping and showelling the greenery, leaves and branches to designated areas. Lots of stinging nettles needed attention and pulling or pruning back. Fortunately 8 of us and strong, experienced David managed to clear the cycling path to make it safe for pedestrians and cyclists.

The 3 of us net at The Showroom. We walked, jog and ran up to Rock Street, off Pittsmoor Road. It was a very. very hot day. So glad we drank some water before at The Showroom. We then met up with Karen and another volunteer. Bags , hoops and Litter Pickers were given. We were then told where to do the tasks. We did a good 45 minutes but fortunately we had some shade. There were loads of fly tipping of cardboard and clothes too. Cans, bottles and loads of other litter were collected by 5 people all together. Certainly made the streets looking cleaner and tidier. Good job well done by all. Thank you team. Bob persuaded us to go to The Harlequin Pub fir a cool drink. Thank you Bob for treating us. Well deserved drink.

I joined Alex a few minutes after he'd already started the task for Mrs S after Google maps directed me an awkward way on my bike. He was already busy weeding between the paving, where the spring sun and rain has done their thing and they'd grown... well, like weeds! I got stuck in at the other end and we kept going until we'd met in the middle.

It was difficult to get to the root of the problem between paving stones, so it seems likely that it won't take it long for things to grow back, but it looks smarter for now and hopefully Mrs S will be able to keep on top of it.

7 Goodgymers helped out Bloom at the allotment. We welcome Rob to Goodgym. Lovely evening for a wonderful task. We met up with Kendall who then explained to us the task involved. Spades, showels and wheelbarrows were given and we were led down the path where the wood chip pile was. Lovely smell of fresh wood chip and we all chatted away whilst filling the wheelbarrows with woodchip. Then up and down the paths we walked and some even ran to the allotment. Then spread the wood chip around to designated areas. We hope Kendall is happy and satisfied with our workout. A beautiful evening with Bloom. Also t a big Thank you to all the photographers, especially Seft.

Five goodgymmers met up with the lovely Common Thread volunteers to sort through heaps of recent clothes donations. After Fran and Jess's welcome, we organised ourselves around the tables, going through bags of clothes and sorting them according to gender and type of clothes. We were also looking for specific clothes to make bundles for other charities who were looking for particular items for clients. It was Vivien's first Goodgym session at Common Thread and just like the rest of us, she got stuck in, unearthing some fab clothes finds, making piles of coats, dresses, jumpers etc. Well done!!! We filled up the lift and soon it was time to bid goodbye to Common Thread, some of us leaving with donated leeks from Fran''s allotment or a fancy and snazxy item of clothing! Another job well done, gang! See you guys soon!

Rachel and Celine met wiht the lovely Mrs C at her home to help re-arrange the bedroom furniture. Although the wardrobe had already been taken down by friends of Mrs C, we set out to move the bed, re-arrange boxes and clothes. Mrs C should now be able to access her bedroom without any fear of trips and falls! Going forward Mrs C wishes to declutter clothes from her wardrobe and donate them to charity. We would love to help!