Chief Herder James managed to get a pair of unruly runners across the Millennium Bridge and to Fulford in plenty of time for some much needed hydration at Elle's, before the Germany Beck litter-pick. The litter is really staying in check between these litter-pick sessions, so although a few bags were filled, areas that have been litter-picked in th past are looking a lot better. The GoodGym contingent then went on to the pub with some local neighbours to celebrate!

James, Soph and Elle got together on a Saturday afternoon to do some gardening at Southbanks' community raised beds. However, we lost James to a ladybug towards the end of the task, but he was back on form to wrap-up the hose and lead the team on a run to the next task in Fulford.

What better way to spend an evening than swapping trowels for bowls and heading to the bowling green for an evening of competitive fun!

There were some impressive deliveries, a few questionable ones and plenty of good sportsmanship — all washed down with a few beers! 🎳🍺

Once everyone had worked up an appetite, it was time for a buffet, which was very kindly laid on by Lynne at the club, followed by an all-important selection of cakes. Because no GoodGym social is complete without cake!

Then came the Yorkshire quiz, testing our knowledge of everything from Yorkshire traditions to local legends. We now all know how big our Yorkshire Puddings should be!

A brilliant evening of bowls, beer, buffet, cake and Yorkshire trivia — GoodGym definitely knows how to roll out a summer social! 💚

Saturday evening sunshine meant there was no better place to be than getting stuck into some GoodGym gardening!

Tonight’s mission was weeding and removing black plastic — a satisfying combination of pulling, clearing and uncovering what had been hiding underneath. The weeds didn’t stand a chance as we worked our way through the area, while the stubborn plastic put up a bit more of a fight!

With plenty of sunshine, teamwork and fresh air, we soon had the area looking much tidier. Who needs Saturday night fever when you’ve got Saturday night weeding fever? 🌱💪

Nick continued his big birthday (yesterday) celebrations by joining me in Acomb for a GoodGym mission. He is the newest member of the Friday Fun Club and I finally persuaded him that he had nothing better to do so he agreed to join me!

We met Rachael and Ian (who was dropping her off) from York City Council and gathered various tools. We set to work removing moss and weeds (but mostly moss) from the block paving at the front of the houses where a couple of the residents thanked us. Nick and Rachael carried on around the side of the buildings and around the corner.

After an hour Ian returned and helped us sweep up the last bits. We left the area looking much improved.

*pun courtesy of Nick

even a stopped clock is right twice well our 🕰️ stopped years ago & was never right anyway.it was a thin week @ PF so they scrambled us pair to do the job nobody wants that enable average joes to go about average lives we're the Cuddly Koala assassination squad our mission so secret even we don't know what it is 🥷_sooooo euphemistically I'll say we make unwanted tables & chairs disappear then sweep up afterwards