Tonight 5 GoodGymers ran or cycled to the beautiful Bowthorpe Community Garden.

We met Sally & Tim who kindly provided refreshments and nectarines! They had a list of tasks so we split into 2 groups.

One group dusted down 2 wooden benches before giving them a fresh coat of Red Cedar paint.

The second group cut back and pulled up thistles that were taking over the area, before filling wheelbarrows and taking the waste to compost.

With an hour nearly up, Woody finished painting the panels behind the benches, and Ian & Jordan filled two planters with 8 wheelbarrows of soil.

It was an impressive effort by all, and much appreciated by the community group.

On a cooler sunny evening, 7 GoodGymer's ran, walked or cycled to Douro Place.

This small green space is managed by Grapes Hill Community Garden, and we were met by 3 of their members providing tools and instructions.

The area had become overgrown with thistles recently, and weeds spreading out over pavement. So our first task was pulling it all out, cutting back the grass and edging. When 2 large sacks were filled, we tended to the shrubs and hollyhocks that have thrived here. After more planting and litter picking, the hour was up - it was great to see the difference we made!

Well done team!

It was a warm evening tonight! 9 GoodGymer's ran, cycled and walked bravely up Gas Hill to St Matthew's church.

We met Penny & Eddie who handed round drinks and pointed out where to work in the grounds and the car park, pulling up weeds and cutting back overgrown brambles & branches.

We started around the war memorial, pulling weeds from the paving around it, and cleaning off the dried moss.

In an hour we had also cleared the areas around the church sign, and improved access to the car park entrance.

Shout out to Mildrade, Konstantina and Hepsi joining us for their first group session! It was lovely meeting you all.