We had a wonderful morning this morning doing something a little bit different! We took part in the walking carnival parade for Shirleys big eco festival - organised by the Wayne Howard foundation in memorial of Wayne Howard and to encourage sustainability in the local community.

The parade went around the local streets, spearheaded by a group of scottish bagpipers, a group of baton twirlers (then us!) followed by a convoy of eco friendly bikes of all shapes and varieties! Everyone was there to support and promote local sustainability and with an added bonus of a parade we definitely got our steps in!

After the parade we enjoyed the stalls including ones from our friends at Shirley Pond Park and Sholing Valleys. But the highlight was definitely the gorgeous Alpacas!

And to top it off we commandeered a cycling Stormtrooper!

On a very rainy July evening we were thrilled to find out we would have an indoor task at Rose Road! We welcomed our newest GoodGymer Kathryn who will hope to see back soon. It was another trip to the loft, this time sorting in the fundraising area. There were lots of donations to organise and sort. Some of our favourites were the large and lifelike doll collection (we might not sleep tonight!), a brand new toilet brush, and a sequin apron. We managed to fill quite a few bags of rubbish with broken things and out of date products. Now the fundraisers will be able to see the wood for the trees…or in this case the books, mugs, ornaments, dolls, games, jewellery and clothes!

Another lovely session at Shirley Warren Action Church, this time we were tackling the bindwind and a big bush.

The bind weed is everywhere and so tricky to pull out as it winds itself around the other plants but Hannah and Lauren did well!

The big bush/tree has a middle hide area for kids to play in but was all overgrown so Sarah, Ellie and Wilson gave it a short back and sides to tame it a bit!

This evening was also Sarah's 50th Good Deed, and we celebratd by ....er well we forgot.... oopsie. But as Ellie pointed out its better to wear the badge on the 51st task.... otherwise you are wearing it before you have actually completed 50... Well done Sarah 🤩👏