For tonight's run Goodgym teamed up with East of England Co-op to host a special run celebrating Co-operatives Fortnight 2018

We didn't see any new friends from the Co-op but the task tonight was a shining example of how working together can achieve a lot!

Our destination was the fabulous Activ Lives People's Community Garden, where Danny and his team were beginning preparations for their Big Garden 10th Birthday Party on the 21st July.

On arrival we split into two groups working at opposite ends of the vast PCG. One group began weeding between the flagstones on a pinic bench area and watering plants in the poly tunnels, while the second group headed to the top end to transport and lay bark chippings on a worn path and paint some garden furniture.

The weeding group were straight in with the (surprisingly effective) screwdrivers provided to scrape weeds from between the stones, while Robin, Sally and Daniela took on the badly needed chore of watering. Work was swift and with the debris swept away and picnic benches back in situ, the weeding gang moved on to clearing, sweeping and weeding inside one of the poly tunnels before more watering and then some onion picking.

The "faraway" gang split into two smaller groups Irene, Andrew, Sue and Ashok alongside Danny made huge progress with barrow loads of bark chippings being laid and raked to form a new surface along a worn path. Steve, Kerry and a "topless" Keith made a grand job of painting big cotton reel seats.

The return run incorporated our fitness session with sprint intervals along the far side of the river using lamposts as markers - there was some serious speed as Alex and Andrew led the way before completing the segment and looping backing to pick up our back markers. A final surge at everyone's own speed choice along the Waterfront completed the run home.

So a great task and hot run done! - a reminder of the Big Garden 10th Birthday Party - Danny says we're all invited so make a note of 21st July for a tremendous family event.