In a last minute change of task Lewisham's finest GoodGymers gathered at Glass Mill ready to tackle the litter that is often seen flying around our start point.

We split into 3 groups and went off in different directions to hunt for some litter. The most fascinating find that I'm aware of was part of a microwave!

We ended up with 3 bin bags full of litter in just over half hour which is excellent!!

Next week we are heading to Florence Green and we have a social planned for afterwards.

Six GoodGymers braved a gusty morning to tackle a grotty and forgotten spot at the end of Bugsby's Way. This overgrown patch of grass had been neglected for some time - plenty of half-buried dog-poo bags, crushed drink cans, dirty bottles, vapes and multiple crisps and sweet packets. Maybe the football was an omen for Charlton's chances this season?

Thanks to everyone who turned out - 8 bags collected and there's more down there for another time!

This very fine Saturday* 11 of us arrived at Mycenae House, some after already volunteering or running at one of the Parkruns, or swimming or just successfully rolling out of bed, hey we don't judge and it's all an achievement on a very fine Saturday.*

We joined the Friends of Mycenae Gardens who were busy getting on with planting over 400 tree whips by the dead hedge which we've spent many a day building up. We got to work, digging, planting and stamping (and playing hide and seek) and soon they were all in place and it was time for cake.

AND Today was a very special day because it was Johhny's 50th and a bit birthday...Aka his 60th 🤫. Which is particularly exciting because he will shortly get free travel, eye tests and all sorts of discounts now that he's gracefully moved into the 'Seniors' category. But it's only a number - there's nothing senior about Johnny other than the wisdom and life experience he carries with him, not to mention his many good deeds! So very fitting that after the task we enjoyed coffee and cake together to celebrate our lovely friend.

A great morning with an amazing group of humans - thank you all!

Tomorrow we have litter picking in Charlton

Wednesday we have a run to Dee's Nursery to help out in the garden.

And next Saturday it's Gardening at the Hospice in Bexley.

Until next time!

Rachel

*(not fine, not sunny, just grey, grey forever grey but let's pretend we experienced some finer weather just for a moment, please 🙄)