Saturday was super Helen's 250th good deed for GoodGym Leeds!!!

Our group just wouldn't be the same without her. She's not only a super runner, she supports the whole team, plans amazing runs, leads sessions & deputises for me. Thanks for all you do :)

We headed to Bedford Fields to help set up for their mini spring fair. We then took part in Fruitworks tree grafting workshop & we all left with 2 grafted apple trees. I took one Katy & one Bramley variety. We were taught 2 techniques in the beautiful spring sunshine. It was a great afternoon, thanks Beth!

Following our failed star gazing trip last weekend where there was nothing but cloudy skies, tonight, of course there was a clear sky & fabulous view of the stars! Orions Belt was in clear view...typical :)

We headed to Bedford Fields for path laying & wood chipping. It was great to start with a bit of light...spring is on its way, thank goodness.

Well done to Jason on his 75th good deed, Adam completed his 45th & Lydia her 35th! You're all amazing.

It was great to meet Hope tonight, welcome to GoodGym.

Thanks to everyone for coming out & doing so much in so little time.

Tonight, we mainly stood in amazement at Christian's speedy digging skills!

We were digging trenches at Bedford Fields , filling them with logs and garden waste to create mounds. This is a permaculture technique that uses decaying wood as a base to create nutrient-rich, moisture-retaining garden beds. The buried wood acts like a sponge, absorbing water during wet periods and releasing it during dry spells. As the wood breaks down over several years, it provides a consistent, slow-release nutrient source.

It was a freezing night but we managed to keep warm (ish) with our hard work.

Thanks for coming out in the cold everyone:)

I drove home tonight thinking what a joy you all are! Our sense of community was strong tonight with giggles, dancing, hugs, oh & a bit of running & gardening too!

We met Beth at Bedford Fields & one group got to work doing some border clearing up the path & another group laying cardboard & woodchip around trees on the newly cleared beds. It all looked loads better by the time we'd finished.

We finished January strong, smashing our January challenge targets with 53 good deeds & 540 kms so far...& there's still 3 days to go. Well done team!

Congratulations to Jason & Christian who both completed their 70th good deed tonight & to Helen for her 240th!!! Thanks for all you do for GoodGym Leeds!

Welcome to Erica & Ross who joined us for the first time tonight, it was great to meet you both.

This morning, we met at Helen's house & ran up to Bedford Fields for a wood chip workout.

We were tasked with moving the wood chip from the front of the garden to inside for use on the new path. We then finished off by taking 6 wheelbarrows down to Coffee on the Crescent and spread the wood chip underneath the benches. As a reward, we were gifted a free coffee which we picked up (& cake) on the way back to Helen's.

What a great morning, thanks all!

Tonight, Helen took us on a muddy run to Bedford Fields where we met Beth who fed us mince pies & mulled wine which went down very well! Thanks Beth :)

We then got to work decorating the roundhouse with Holly,Ivy & other foliage. We got into pairs & had a competition to see who's was best but Beth was very diplomatic and said all were good which didn't satisfy my competitive spirit!

It was a lovely evening doing Christmas crafts & a great session to finish off the year.

Thanks for a great year all & Merry Christmas!