One lonely runner set of from Charlton for this week's group run. At Woolwich the numbers grew, two more runners and 4 walkers continued on to Plumstead and soon we numbered 12. And we needed all the help we could get for our litter pick around the Plumstead-Thamesmead borders.

The area was in a disgusting state: cans, paper, and crisp packet abounded along with a few bottles containing fluids that we may have been better off not emptying (my nose won't be forgetting in a hurry). The team worked like troopers, wandering off in all directions and in Ashton's case deep into the woods to really give the area a comprehensive clean. And what a difference we made: after just an hour we'd filled over 25 bags with general waste and recycling ready for the council to pick up the next day.

This isn't the nicest task that we do, but it's one of the most important and we left the area so much cleaner than when we started. A job well done by all.

And thanks to Ivar for the amazing pun for the title

Next week, in something of a contrast, we're making paper chains for kids for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Hope to see you all there.

Arriving at Ms D's house, the task became quickly clear: as per her request, the front garden needed attention first because the entrance to the house was becoming obstructed by ivy and other plants. After a friend brought over some tools, we both went to work - especially on the ivy, which desperately needed a trim. We are happy to say that by the time we left, the house entrance was safer and 11 bags were filled with what we cleared from the front garden. Another positive note - neighbours who past by were very happy to see that GoodGym helped their neighbour through this mission - they already knew us from another task in their community and thanked us for our efforts.