Altogether 9 Goodgymmers turned up. Celine and Cat started walking from Decathlon. The remainder 7 started running up the streets, up , up hills through Norfolk Park and up, up and away. We stopped to look at some sculptures especially the 'Doe and Toad'. Then more uphills but somehow did not come into contact with the 2 walkers. They must know a shorter route because they were already at Arbourthorne School when we arrived. Still a mystery how they walk faster than the 7 runners. Anyway we met Angela and Rachel and they explained the tasks involved. We were then given tools, equipments and gloves. Then went to the areas identified and started pruning the willows whilst others weaved them. Fortunately Adrian , the gardener by profession knew how to use a battery operated strimmer and he managed all the paths and areas needed attention. Also fortunately we have 2 other strong men, Rob and Joseph managed to uplift a heavy, compost bin and emptied the contents onto a wheelbarrow. Hard work done by 9 Goodgymmers BB with the extra help from Angela and Rachel. The pruning and weaving of the willows kept us going and we forgot about time because it was such a joy. We finished at 8 pm. I cheekily asks for biscuits for all if us because Angela did mentioned it earlier in. I said we will work hard first then will enjoy the biscuits after. So true to Chocolate Hobnobs Biscuits. Such a Joy!

It was another hilly run up to meet Angela & Rachel at Arbourthorne Community Primary Growing Project.

This time we were there in the light to be able to see how amazingly well the project is coming on with so much growing now we have the sun on our side!

This also meant there was plenty for us to get stuck into!

We started with some biscuits (thanks Angela) and then got stuck into some plant pot moving.

Once this was done we split into different groups with some doing some weeding and some watering, turning over beds and sorting the compost heap out.

It was great to have GG tourist explorer Steph Ducat with us again and also to see Yvette back with us again! Hope you can both make it back again soon!

Until next time, happy running! :)

It was indeed an upward journey from The Showroom this eve, but we got there.

An excellent effort from Monika who had already done a gym class during the day and to Amelia who in her own words normally only runs when she's late for something!

We met Adrian at the task location. Adrian was already hard at work when we arrived, he must have saw us coming as he was cutting down some planter to size.

After saying hello to Angela and co and being offered biscuits we got to work with various tasks including:

• Looping back willow which would be used in various on site tasks
• Moving heavy pots
• More cutting back

Although it was dark and we couldn't see all the grounds it was great to contribute to this space which has so much love put into it for the children and the surrounding community. We'll be back!