Last night, GoodGym Hounslow headed to the High Street to lend a helping hand at one of the many Abundance Gardens scattered around Chiswick .These little green pockets are so important in our busy urban environment. They brighten up our streets, support wildlife, provide habitats for insects and other creatures, and give local people something lovely to look at. Last year, we planted bulbs in the beds, and the results have been brilliant. Local people commented on the difference, there was less litter around the area, and robins were spotted for the first time! 🐦 A positive impact all round.

🍂 This time, our mission was to clear away fallen leaves, tackle the weeds and get the soil ready for the next round of planting. The garden sits right in front of a nursery, so it's a little patch of nature that the children and waiting parents can enjoy.

In just half an hour, we'd collected plenty of bags of garden waste, cleared the area and got things looking much tidier. We also uncovered a healthy habitat for hundreds of snails! 🐌 That's got to be another indicator of a healthy biodiverse environment, right?

With the bags collected and the wheelie bin back in place, the garden was looking much better and ready for imminent planting.

💃 From gardening gloves to dance moves…

Of course, no GoodGym session would be complete without a little fun. As we shifted the bags and replaced the bin, plans were already afoot to recreate the latest viral dance for our socials. Community and choreography go hand in hand.

And the timing couldn't be better, because GoodGym Hounslow is turning TEN next week! 🎂🎉

We're planning a very special celebration, and we'd love you to be part of it. Don't miss out – sign up here and come celebrate ten years of running, helping out and making a difference together!

There's also a lovely task coming up this Saturday at the neurodisability hospital It's a really worthwhile mission and not too far away, so hopefully see some of you there!

Another week, another little corner of Hounslow made brighter. See you at the next one, GoodGymers! ❤️