In the words of Katie...toads, frogs, newts and guinea pigs ...what a great way to spend a Sunday morning! To top it off, the sun was shining & we had coffee & muffins for the workers.

3 GoodGymers, plus 2 honorary members finished the Beeston Primary School outdoor classroom project. We finished clearing the pond, creating a haven for wildlife, weeded the garden and moved the new outdoor furniture into place.

After saying hello to the resident guinea pigs, we spent a lot of time watching the frogs and toads in the pond.

We learned about the difference between frogs and toads. Frogs have thin, permeable skin that lets them absorb water and oxygen. A layer of mucus helps keep frogs moist and makes them feel slimy. On the other hand, toads have dry, thick skin. The thickened skin of their upper body helps them retain water so they can live in drier habitats.

Great work guys!

Today 5 GoodGymers plus one honorary member headed to Beeston Primary School to help transform their outdoor classroom. This area hasn't been used by the students in years as there's an open pond so it would be too dangerous.

We started clearing the pond but discovered a family of newt's & a frog living in there. We helped create a new home for them and then left part of the pond plants to hang loose so we could save the rest next time we go.

We also cleared the ivy from the walls and did some weeding. We got a lot done & it was a lovely, sunny day! We'll go back in March to finish off.

Well done guys. it was even worth a spider getting on the INSIDE of my coat as I discovered when I got home...I think the poor spider might now be deaf as a result!