What a lovely group we have in Leeds!

This weekend, we headed to the Lakes on a star(less) gazing weekend. Lots of activities were planned with a great walk up Helm Crag in Grasmere where the sun came out for us. We then checked in at the YHA after watching Jubz trying to park in the very tight car park! After an afternoon of clear skies & a lovely meal, we made our way to Grizedale Observatory as the clouds covered the Lake District sky. Despite this, the astronomers gave us a talk, we touched meteorites from both Mars & the Moon & had a visit to the planetarium which is equipped with a dome which gave us an awe-inspiring view of the sky. Despite not being able to see the stars, we had a great night.

The next day, after a run by a small group & some breakfast drama, we hired some self-drive boats for a jaunt across Lake Windermere! It was a great way to end our trip.

Thanks to everyone who drove, to Jason for leading walks/runs & to everyone for coming!

It was also nice to meet Sam & Ben, who are now honorary members of GoodGym :)

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!