5 hardy GoodGymers braved the chilly weather to help out at the community allotment. Georgeta was immediately drawn to photographing the frosty fractals that had formed on the shed windows. We were delighted to welcome Sinead for her very first task. Our task today was to clear the ground around the new fruit trees of the grass and brambles to reduce the competition and so they can be mulched. We set to with spades, forks and edging tools, relieved that the ground wasn't too frozen. Our spirits were high as we caught up after the Christmas break, and much laughter drifted across the allotment. Before we knew it, we had filled 2 barrows with grass, brambles and roots. The mulching will have to wait for another day, but we were pleased with our progress. Kudos to Sinead, Georgeta, Sheila and Rachel for walking to the task

January's off to a flying start with plenty of GoodGymers cleaning up streets where they live, work, play. There's no dearth of litter going by the photos...

Oh well, great to see so many sign-ups; each one is making a difference. 2026 is off to a cleaner start 😇

On a freezing afternoon, Rachel, Carys and Sheila gathered at Ray Mill Island. Despite the Friends of Ray Mill Island deciding not to meet formally, we decided to go ahead anyway as we had psyched ourselves up for a session. We worked on the continuing task of ridding the beds of the invasive heliotrope, and managed to find a patch of winter sunshine in which to work. In places the ground was frozen, but we managed to dig out a wheelbarrow- full of plants and Rachel learned more than she ever wanted to know about the local netball league! Well done to everyone for turning out on such a cold day and getting the January challenge off to a flying start

Donna from the Green Skills Library had 2 upcycled planters stored in her garden which GoodGym had helped paint and line a few months ago. But how to get them to Ray Mill Island where they will be used to brighten up the area? Call GoodGym! Rachel, Sheila and Donna fixed them to a couple of sack trucks with bungee cords and wheeled them over to the Island, ready to be used

Welfare visit for Mrs D

Kudos to all the GoodGymers who went out and collected litter in their neighbourhoods or where they are on holiday. The streets are cleaner and you burnt off some of the Christmas food and drink - win win!