Five GoodGymers armed with litter pickers attempted a big clean up in the sunshine! Sol was first off the mark tidying up on the way to work. Christine and Carys followed closely behind clearing the streets of Maidenhead. Jane and Angela left the Furze Platt area in a cleaner state than they found it. It was Jane's first Goodgym task and she found it strangely satisfying!

Baby Bank regulars Carol, Karen and Sheila settled down to a peaceful morning of clothes donation sorting. We conquered the piles in the end, that is, until next week!

Karen met up with Mrs E who is housebound and who needed a few items from the local shop. Mrs E was grateful for the help.

9 GoodGymmers met at Cookham Dean Primary School on a lovely spring evenibg ready to help with some outdoor jobs- cleaning the railings, breaking down an old bench and moving a heavy cupboard. We powered through the jobs in about 30 minutes so with time to spare we asked for some more work and helped to clean the children's leaf shaped benches and stools plus a bigger bench. It made a big difference and we hope to return for some painting / varnishing if the school need us again. Well done everyone!

This was Isha's and Christine's first GoodGym task so welcome both and hope you enjoyed it!

Rachel and Sol joined a group of Friends of Maidenhead Waterways for a session to trim overgrowth along the York Stream.

Saturday morning turned out to be very sunny and temperatures climbed up during session. we all enjoyed the warmth of sun.

Many volunteers joined the session and we all worked together as team to trim new growth grass, brambles and cleared emergency exits from the canal.

We used the nearby picnic table for our tea break and conversations flowed and friendships strengthened.

It was excellent way to start the weekend!

Five Goodgymers spent an hour in their neighbourhoods litter picking.There was plenty to clear up! Caryl discovered plenty of cans, part of a traffic cone and a block of wood but combined this with a chat with a local resident who she told all about Goodgym! There were signs of life including a caterpillar in previously cleared sites. Sol went above and beyond sorting her pile into recycling and general rubbish and found 1 glove and 2 hats! Tessa collected a large bag full enjoying the sunshine on route. Rachel and Angela enjoyed a chatty walk in the sunshine exploring unknown paths around the St Marks and A4 area. A productive tidy up, well done all!