We were back at Sandown Allotments today, supporting Big Local with their community space.

Many hands made light work of the giant pile of mulch as we spread it out, rakes, spades, barrows and chat.

Having bested the summit of Mount Mulch in record time, Coretta put us to work on the planters to get them ready for the not-quite-entirely-wild-flower garden they are going to create.

Jobs done, the team took a victory lap around the coffee table and had a chat with Chris and Christine who are Saturday morning regulars.

Great day, brilliant place and was fab to have a new face amongst the bunch with Harvey joining us before he heads off to see Sam Fender!

On a sunny Monday afternoon, two Goodgymers ran alongside local inspiration, Leodhais, as he completed his epic 128th marathon in 128 days.

The challenge was to raise awareness about suicide and its prevention, in honour of his brother who sadly took his life in 2018.

So, as you can imagine it was a very emotional day, as we strode along the North Tyneside coast. It was a great feeling to be a part of the journey, alongside so many people, and as well as raising over £70k for two great causes, hopefully it also made a real difference to a least one person's life.