Hang on, didn't Brenda and Harvey meet up at junior parkrun earlier in the day? Yes, indeed, they did! And now they were back to Brixton for the continuing story of keeping the litter at bay. They joined the team of volunteers from Young People's Movement, collected high vis and litter pickers, and they were good to go.

Luckily, a friend from Lambeth Council's street rubbish waste team who they'd met on their last visit, was way ahead of our intrepid two! He was on the case - collecting litter, bringing our team up to speed, and making sure all parties pulled in the same direction. A gent.

Brenda and Harvey worked the way around their pitch, leaving the whole area looking (almost) spotless! Job done, Brenda headed off to tackle another good deed. And Harvey went home :)

6 GoodGymers catch a touch of Sunday nature!

Tucked between the Heath and Highgate Road is a fresh looking school called Parliament Hill, and nestled between the building and the fence is a beautifully cultivated green haven, which was our home for the morning!

Thanks to local volunteers — from a wonderful group called Growing Green — a one-time playing field has been turned into a collection of mini meadows, growing patches, and natural habitats!

And this fabulous group — of DaMarcus, Harvey, Lauren (on their first good deed — welcome!), Leora, and Lydia — made a meaningful difference on multiple fronts and all while chatting up a Sunday morning storm :)

Thank you, everyone! Catch you soon!

On a lovely mild, sunny Sunday, Brenda and Harvey came from the deep south and the faraway west to help out at Forster Memorial Park junior parkrun. Brenda took a marshaling spot, Harvey was on timekeeping.

The total of 74 runners was only five short of the record! And there were an amazing 21 personal best times - those children down south east London way are rapid!

7 goodgymers from several different areas brought and dropped items for the food bank, showing that thinking of others makes the world go round.