Outdoors on a misty evening with GoodGym - was how task force member Woody chose to celebrate his birthday!

At Greenfields Community Centre,there was a lot of weeding & leaves to be swept up. 8 GoodGymer's stuck to the task despite the cool damp weather.

With brooms & rakes we tidied up the garden area around the building, and picked up piles of leaves into 12 bin bags. This is an annual task request we have become very familiar with - and photos of before & after showing the size of the job!

All that was left was to wish Woody a Happy Birthday before we completed the 5km run / cycle home.

A grave undertaking - clearing grass to create a wildlife meadow on Halloween

Seven Goodgymer's headed to a sunny Waterloo Park, to help the 'Friends' group with raking and removing grass, before they spread wildflower seed later this year.

The task involved raking, forking and aerating the soil to give the wildflower seed the best chance of thriving next year.

Due to the size of the area the design features spirals of wildflowers all across the field. We were then treated to some homemade scones and cake from the Friends of Waterloo Park and sat enjoying the sunshine and admiring all our work.

Eight Goodgymer's headed to Mousehold Heath, to support the Warden Will with clearing some areas of gorse. Pockets of gorse had started to take over as it had been thriving in the warmer winters, so this work supported habitat creation.

The weather was slightly blustery but it was a lovely autumn day to be helping on the heath. The session was also supported by two canine coaches Emmy and Tess who were there ensuring we did a good job.

Today one Goodgymer braved the damp and blustery weather to help Mr N with his front garden. He has limited mobility so really likes looking out on his roses as it supports his wellbeing.

Grass and weeds were pulled up which had started to limited the growth of some of the plants and the roses were cut back ready for next year. He had struggled to find someone to help him with his garden and was delighted with the result.