What a glorious day for litter‑picking in Hazel Grove — a soft launch of Spring that had everyone wondering whether to pack sun cream or still keep the gloves on!

After signing up to GoodGym Stockport back in 2022, Melanie finally made her triumphant debut at her first GG session. She hopped on a bus from the nearby village of Disley, Hazel warmed up with a casual ~4 km stroll, and Ben… well, Ben did what Ben does: arrived via his usual epic long run. All three landed perfectly on time to meet the lovely crew of Hazel Grove Mutual Aid. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

The task took the team across the parking areas around Hazel Grove Library, Hazel Grove Clinic, the neighbouring residential streets, and a stretch along the A6. In just 1.5 hours, the trio managed to fill around 20 bin bags with assorted plastics, suspiciously well‑hidden beer bottles, and all the usual bramble‑dwelling treasures. Ben and Melanie even bravely emptied a former postbox that has been lovingly repurposed as… a dog‑poo bin. Truly heroic stuff. 🙌

It was a light, chatty Sunday mission for Melanie, Hazel, and Ben — the perfect blend of fresh air, friendly nattering, and the occasional “Wait, is that another beer bottle?”. They got to know Melanie properly: how she found GoodGym online while searching for a community that supports both mental and physical well‑being, and how delighted she was to finally join in. She left with a smile (and hopefully no bramble scratches), declaring she’ll be back for more GG Stockport adventures once the days grow longer, lighter, and a little less… wet. Good job and welcome, Melanie! 👏✨

The session ended a group picture taking and a promise of future collaborations. 🤝🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

📷 Ben, Hazel