Sunday saw 4 eager Good Gymers return to Woolwich Common to help the friends of the common with their monthly litter pick. In lovely weather we split into two groups and wandered off to fill our bags up. Happily for your author's group there seemed to be as much blackberry picking as litter picking required, with little fruity bonuses helping punctuating the usual picking up of beer cans and crisp packets. Just over an hour after starting all of us had returned with our swag and a significantly cleaner common..

It's been a while since we last attacked the brambles at St George's Garrison Church and nature had fought back in the intervening months.

Armed with a somewhat bizarre array of tools, we resumed our battle against the prickly invaders, cutting them back and digging out the roots.

Twelve barrow-loads later we surrendered to the lure of the GoodGym picnic in the adjacent park.

Such a lovely way to spend a Saturday morning.

Lynne M. and I spent 2 happy hours tackling the ever-growing mound of junk alongside Anchor & Hope Lane. 5.5 bags, a hub-cap and a TV! Recovered with tea, scones, jam and cream!