It's that time again! Our favourite task of the month, GoodGym's Quiz at Abbeyfield Retirement Home! Runners, Janet, Eleanor and Daryl met up for the group run, whilst Chloe and Caprice made their own way to the task. The groups split into two teams, Eleanor and Chloe joining the ladies, "The Loose Women" , Daryl and Janet joining team "The Top Table" With this month's quizmaster being Caprice using the Pub Quiz book that had been donated by GoodGymer Keith. Four rounds included, Geography, Science and Nature, The Arts and good old General Knowledge. They even had a picture Round which consisted of naming the famous Board Games. The Arts Round proved to be the most challenging with both teams getting 10/10 in the Science and Nature Round!! This week's winners smashed it with a whopping 52/60 "The Top Table" Well done to them, what a cracking score!! "The Loose Women" scored a very respectable 41/60, the quiz had some tricky questions, even the quiz master got herself in a muddle! We will return for Quiz night on 14th October, with a music and a picture round! We hope to see you there!

Eleanor,and Daryl meet at Hope Housing, with Daryl running from the Brewhouse and Eleanor running from home .It was nice to see Mark again it's been a long time, we were going to do the garden but as it was raining Mark changed it to sort the soap room out ,it's where they make the soap for every bar they sell they give one to the homeless which is a good idea .We soon had the room sorted and tidy After a chat with Mark we said our goodbyes and made for home.

Five goodgymers ( Caprice, Daryl, Eleanor, Ross and Janet) met for a short run to the carehome for our monthly visit and were joined there by Keith. We arrived hot and sweaty and ready for a summer-themed quiz, written by Caprice this time. Regular resident quizzers Vicky, Jess, Phyllis and Joyce were joined by Daryl, Janet and Keith to make 'The Hot and Sweaty Brainiacs', while Ross and Eleanor joined regular quizzers Janet, Sandra and Beryl, as well as first-timers Linda and David as the aptly named 'The Winners'. After a very tricky music round, all were glad to face twenty questions of trivia. The teams were well matched with their knowledge of UK beach resorts, but The Winners took it all with their knowledge of the Dogstar. The final round on summer animals also sorted The Winners from The Brainiacs, with a little help from crocodiles, hedgehogs and three-legged crows. We look forward to returning in September.

So the rain held off for tonight's session and what a fun session it was! Runners Graeme, Daryl and Caprice met at King's Park for the group run to the task. Eleanor made her own way their with a run along the seafront, literally on the sand! We love her determination. Tonight's session was to help The Friends of Boscombe Chine Garden clean and paint their wooden hut located in the community gardens. The runners were greeted by Jane and Rosemary who had already started clearing away the overgrown bamboo and shrubs. Graeme, Daryl and Caprice got to work clearing away the dust and cobwebs. Eleanor arrived ready to start the good bit.... painting!! Starting with the front of the hut, Daryl and Eleanor tackled one side, whilst Caprice and Graeme painted the other. It's amazing how much they achieved, the GoodGymers, Jane and Rosemary successfully finished the front part of the hut, it looked amazing and the gang will return Monday 5th August to attempt another side of the cabin.

Four Goodgymmers, Caprice, Eleanor, Keith and Lea, turned up at TOSH again for our last session before the grand opening on Sunday. In Dutch they say: “de laatste loodjes” (literal translation “the last bits of lead”) in English “on the home stretch”. Yes, again bits and bits to be done: Keith putting up rope wires, Caprice and Eleanor clearing brambles from a wall, Lea cutting weeds away on a to-be kiddie trail, more weeding, filling in holes and even more bits…. it’s all looking really lovely! Doesn’t it feel good to know we played our part in getting to this stage. Thanks to everyone who joined in at some point! Hopefully some of us will be able to attend the grand opening this Sunday between 2 and 4. Cake and tea for everyone.