16 Goodgymers attended our Monday session to support our local warden Will, to care for Mousehold Heath, an important local habitat.

Will explained to the group the extent of a recent wild fire and all they were doing to reduce local fire risks.

We split into a 3 groups; one moving a drying pile of old bracken, one group bracken pulling, and one removing pockets of gorse and stumps to support fire engine access routes.

A very warm welcome to Eve and well done for joining your first GoodGym session.

Tonight was our first time visiting Frere Road Community Centre. After a 5km run or walk to the venue we met Claire who had all the tools ready.

The main task was covering the outside wall in 'Brilliant White' paint! It had already been prepared for us - thank you - with weeds cleared and paint dusted, so we could get stuck in straight away.

In an hour the 5 of us covered approx 10m, with rollers, ladders and brushes, making sure the bricks were covered evenly. Eloise also managed to cut back a tall bush at the front if the building to reveal a lovely canary murial.

The transformation was brilliant indeed! We hope to return for more painting very soon - there is plenty more to do.

4 GoodGymer's met up on a bright and sunny Saturday morning to help with a local community group Stepping Stones Project.

The task was to spruce up the communal access and green areas.

The group wasted little time and got stuck in weeding and tidying. It was a great effort and nice to see the flower beds and borders , particularly the lavender looking healthy.

There was also time to weed around the building edges to improve the aesthetics and upkeep.

Afterwards Bobby and Johnathan went for a big breakfast to celebrate their work!

Team GoodGym Wipe The Floor With Oxfam!

We literally did! Tonight 8 GoodGymers ran or walked 2km to support Oxfam Magdalen St store.

The shop floor covers a large area and our task was to hoover, sweep, mop and scrape off any dirt... its fair to say we cleaned up!

The staff were really grateful, as this is difficult to achieve during the daytime when the shop is busy with customers. We even had time to dust the bookshelves and cd wracks.

All in all it was a satisfying evening leaving the store looking fresher, and feeling victorious!