It was another one of those “bestest weather ever” kind of days 🌞, so the Codling father‑and‑son dream team, Lee and Luca, were back in action for Luca’s Duke of Edinburgh mission 🥾🏅! Our mighty powerhouses Luke and Noah arrived in fashion, joined by mum Kirsty, all kitted out in perfectly coordinated summery outfits 👕🧢 and armed with litter‑picking gear like seasoned pros 🧤🗑️. And a huge round of applause for Kevwe 👏, who bravely joined her very first GoodGym session despite the pre‑run jitters 😬➡️💪. We’ve all been there — and turning up anyway is a badge of honour ⭐. Welcome to the crew, Kevwe! 🎉

The original plan was to spruce up the main commercial road 🛣️, but when the local organisers didn’t appear… plot twist! 😅 So they did what GoodGym does best: adapt, improvise, and crack on 🚀. Tools at the ready and enthusiasm fully charged 🔋, they headed straight for the litter‑pickers’ equivalent of hidden treasure 💎 — the alleys and bramble‑filled nooks lurking behind grocery shops 🌿🛒. Kevwe, the local‑area expert 🧭, led them confidently to the hotspots, while Lee and Luca took charge of the neighbouring inner roads 🛤️.

Our mighty little pickers showed absolutely no fear 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♂️, boldly conquering dense brambles that had been hoarding their littery secrets for far too long 🌱😬. The haul? Roughly 50% alcoholic bottles 🍾, 25% soft drink cans 🥤, and 25% assorted plastic bits and bobs 🧴 — a perfectly balanced (and entirely unwanted) litter diet 🤢😂. Around eight bags were filled in total 🛍️🛍️🛍️, proving once again that teamwork really does make the dream work 🙌

Best of luck to Luca with your Duke of Edinburgh 🏅 — choosing to spend a glorious sunny Sunday helping the community is dedication at its finest 🌟. And massive kudos to Luke and Noah too 🎉🎉; for now, we’re officially awarding you both the prestigious Duke of Stockport honours 👑🏆. Titles well earned all round! 💚

See you all again at the next GoodGym Stockport session — same energy, same smiles! 😊💪

Despite half the sign‑ups bailing at the last minute (classic British weather sabotage and they can't be blamed for canceling 👌), Lee, Hazel, and Ben heroically stepped out into full‑blown monsoon conditions for today’s litter pick collaboration with Hazel Grove Mutual Aid.

This outing was extra special because it was Lee’s very first GoodGym session — welcome aboard, Lee! 🎉 And he even brought along his son, Luca Codling, who braved the elements for his Duke of Edinburgh volunteering. Fun fact: the weather clearly sensed a new recruit and decided to give the full “authentic GoodGym baptism” of drenching rain. How thoughtful!

The original plan was to tackle Hazelwood Road… which turned out to be annoyingly clean. (How dare it!😜) So the team scattered across nearby streets, becoming soggy, determined litter‑seeking ninjas. In the chaos, the group sadly missed bumping into Lee and Luca — presumably they were somewhere nearby, also being rained on and valiantly filling bags. Still, drenched or not, everyone did their bit, every bag made a difference, and another Sunday was chalked up in support of Hazel Grove Mutual Aid’s mission. And, another half marathon completed by Ben.

Here’s hoping Luca’s DofE assessor appreciates the commitment demonstrated in near‑aquatic conditions — and here’s hoping we see both Lee and Luca (preferably in fewer inches of rainfall) at the next GoodGym Stockport session! 🌧️➡️🌤️💪