Team GG Pompey picked their first batch of 2026 litter around Canoe Lake.

Surprisingly and happily there wasn't a ton to collect. but the usual cig ends and sweet wrappers were all put to the picker.

A few firework casings were about after last nights festivities.

And a pesky floating plastic bag was just out of reach for Dave, who gladly didnt take a new year plunge in with the swans!!

After some Happy New Years to GG-ers and parkrun friends. The wonderful Dan Del Picolo played in the new year with Auld Lang Syne on the bagpipes, as is tradition at Southsea parkrun on NYD. Less traditional was Team GG doing the can-can to the tune 🤣👯‍♀️

With red shirts on the course and in the many runners, GoodGym was well and truly represented to kick off 2026.

It was lovely to meet Zainu and Nene for their first tasks.

The January Challenge has begun!

I joined 3 Friends of Langstone Harbour volunteers to clean up this part of the newly-designated King Charles II Coast Path. It was very muddy and smelly, but not too littered - we filled 4 bin bags in an hour. I embarrassed myself by almost losing my balance at one point, trying to reach a large circuit board!

We stopped a mannequin from going out to sea but unfortunately she was decapitated during the rescue!

This family event was buzzing - such a good atmosphere with loads of fun activities. I put up some tables, helped fill goodie and recipe bags and accompanied families to their sessions.

We were joined by a rider and his donkey and I made friends with a polar bear!

i enjoyed a delicious falafel wrap afterwards.