Five Goodgymmers met for the run from the Phoenix to Shepherds Hill Gardens. Setting off in good time, we jogged the long road down to Highgate in good weather, to meet Pat and Joan, stalwarts of the friends group managing the lovely green space. Fanny soon joined us, followed a bit later by Amanda, so we had plenty of help for the tasks ahead.

We split into teams, Daniel and Richard trimming hedges at the top, while Subham got stuck in to the hedges lower down ibto the wood. Fanny and Paul started on litter picking, while I began sweeping and clearing the paths. Then we rotated, doing a record amount of tidying and trimming, then taking the green waste down to the compost pile, while stopping to admire the amazing view across Queens Wood.

Once done, and, we all stress it's never the reason we go , Pat broke out the famous refreshments we love so much - apple juice, fresh mint tea and biscuits. Then a quick wrap-up taking the tools back to Pat's, and the round trip back to the Phoenix for the five runners and a cheery wave goodbye to Fanny and Amanda.

With one of their key staff away this week, the Grocery asked for an extra pair of Goodgym hands to help with heavy lifting.

Paul, Subham and I rocked up ready to roll trolleys and carry crates. First the dairy delivery arrived, then the Felix food, with more dairy! Unfortunately one of the shop freezers broke down last week, so we stuck around a little longer to help as best we could with rearranging storage and stock.

Turns out playing Tetris with yoghurt, soup and apple slices is a very different skill to heavy lifting, but we did our best! More next week - sign up quick if you want a Monday morning run.