Tonight we headed to the beautiful Marlpit Community Garden. 9 GoodGymer's ran, walked or cycled along the traffic free Marriotts Way.

The large volunteer-led community garden, with orchard and allotments, had recently been mowed. So we began raking up the dried grass into large piles that will be used as mulch for the fruit trees. Its amazing what we can do in an hour! There was also time to transport flatpacked cardboard to the far end of the site using wheelbarrows.

Well done to first timers, Jordan, Ben and Andy. Hopefully we will be back at this lovely venue in the near future.

On a cooler sunny evening, 7 GoodGymer's ran, walked or cycled to Douro Place.

This small green space is managed by Grapes Hill Community Garden, and we were met by 3 of their members providing tools and instructions.

The area had become overgrown with thistles recently, and weeds spreading out over pavement. So our first task was pulling it all out, cutting back the grass and edging. When 2 large sacks were filled, we tended to the shrubs and hollyhocks that have thrived here. After more planting and litter picking, the hour was up - it was great to see the difference we made!

Well done team!