Two green-fingered Good Gymers met at Lincoln Court to remove weeds from their courtyard area. Residents of these ward-controlled flats have planted out other areas around the building, and the plan is for this area to be offered up for residents to plant and maintain. However, before this can happen the area needs to be weed-free, which is where GG comes in. The weeds in question were mostly large, spiky thistles, which required careful handling. After an hour we had removed all the weeds from the raised bed and the area surrounding it. However, many weeds remain, so more work is needed to make this area useable. GG will be returning to finish the job - watch this space.

One Happy Sunday seven psyched up Good Gymers attended the York Health and Arts Mela to promote Good Gym for its physical and mental health benefits. Pills and Thrills are all well and good, but here at Good Gym we believe there's nothing like a bit of exercise in a friendly social atmosphere to improve your well-being. We changed the line up a few times (creative differences), but Vicky was there throughout, keeping the vibe going like a regular Bez. We spotted a few Squirrels, and lots of 24 Hour Party People, including Margaret Wells, Lord Mayor of York. Jason Rose, one of the Councillors for Acomb Ward, also joined us, and raved to first place in our litter picking challenge. Other highlights included a giant chicken, Spiderman, and some unavoidable morris dancing.

Four Goodgymers went along to our monthly games evening at Hartrigg Oaks, where we found the residents keen to join in with some exercise! After warming up with the parachute, we had a very lively game of balloon volleyball, featuring quick reactions, excellent teamwork and some exceptional slam dunks across the net. After all that activity, we cooled down with a more relaxing test of coordination and balance - the giant marble run. We look forward to seeing everyone again in June!

Only three of us setting up the book sale tonight, but we were pretty speedy and only briefly distracted by the books themselves - the tense but ultimately heartwarming story of the Runaway Pea was Nikki's choice, while James got stuck into a mammoth autobiography of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lucy went for the apt But excuse me that is my book. Another sale set up to raise valuable funds for Tang Hall Library!

Amy and Elle were back to planting marigolds between the crazy paving... and yes, once again the selfie was forgotten: sorry!

As Soph has very happily got a new job on Mondays, until someone else signs up to this task, you will all be submitted to putting up with photos of Elle's cat as she'll never remember to take selfie on her own!