Bagged up two huge sacks of litter from our local area. After a detour to the polling station to vote, we strolled a couple of miles, litter pickers in hand. There was a surprising amount of items out there, and it felt good to get them off the verges, out of the bushes, away from wildlife, and in the bin. Remember, you've got until 10pm today to make your voice heard....

Saved a big bag's worth of litter from the river. Lovely stroll along the Colne, watching the swans, ducks and moorhens.

On a bright but eventually rainy evening 4 Goodgymmers made their way down past the station to help Pam and Colchester in Bloom. Helen and Stu met us at the allotment already stuck into thick brambles, where it was rumoured some fruit trees once planted by Goodgym years before dwelled.

Some exciting news from Sophie following her holiday whilst Helen advocated the importance of protein, we took on some truly gnarly weeds before breaking them down for stashing in waste bags. Eventually, beyond the many thick layers a gorgeous cherry tree emerged, bearing some ripe and delicious cherries!

Despite trying to wrap up the task our volunteers were too keen to stop, insisting everything be cleared despite the falling rain. Once getting ourselves away finally we parted ways with a sense of great satisfaction. Another task cleared, with literal fruits to show for our labour.

Completed a Bee Walk for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. Not many bumbles this time, hopefully we'll see more next month.

Famous Five go down to the river...

We gathered at the Mercury for the task brief from Tav, and a quick discussion about running news. Bob is planning ahead for next year's half marathon, so if you're also considering it - you'll be in good company! We took a meandering route this evening, taking in a sweep past the college, a duck under the tunnel, a poke along the river and a rummage in the bracken. Notable finds on our litter pick included two socks, numerous drinks cans and bottles, vaping paraphernalia, cigarette butts a plenty and a plastic spoon. Join us next time for fun, fitness and doing good!

Bagged up another load of litter from around the neighbourhood. Less than usual, which was good! Lovely sunny evening for a stroll.

Four and a half GoodGymers walked/ran/napped around Mersea parkrun! A cloudy start turned warmer and we finished in the lovely sunshine.

(Pic from last week, forgot to take them today sorry!)