First off, welcome to the first timers that took part in their first run and good deed with GoodGym Lewisham - hope you all enjoyed your evening and that we’ll see you again soon!

News from Lewisham this week:

• Well done to everyone who took part in the GoodGym Olympics at the weekend, you did us all proud! A special well done to Vic who was first lady in the 5000m, looking strong on those photos too!
• Community litter picking mission before Hilly Fields Parkrun (much nicer weather than the week before). Big well done on making the park a nicer place for everyone especially during the summer months when there’s an increased amount of litter.
• Big cheers for Emma and Monica who where out and about carrying out tasks for isolated elderly people in the community that wouldn’t be able to complete them themselves!

The task this evening was a longer run than usual (everyone did fantastic) over to Wildcat Wilderness, a favourite of GoodGym Lewisham.

Everyone was completing the same task this evening...berry picking! I know a lot of you look forward to this particular task around this time of the year.

The group (armed with containers) dispersed over the entire site, seeing who could pick the most berries. Maria informed us that the more lucrative spots are towards the back, the less commonly ventured areas so of course, that was the way the majority headed.

Before we knew it time was up and everyone started gathering together, waiting on edge to see just how many blackberries we’d collected. The big reveal....in just over half an hour....we collected....OVER 7 KILOS!!! Well done everyone, amazing effort. The blackberries will now be used to make jam which will be sold at Wildcat Wilderness events and other local events - keep your eye out for it!

Berry much appreciated!

Maria informed us that in the last 12 months we have visited Wildcat 10 times, that totals a whole lot of volunteering - everyone should be really proud of being a part of that!!

If you’d like more info on events and volunteering at Wildcat: https://wildcatwilderness.org

Group photo done and we made our way back to Glassmill for a stretch and cool down.

Next week we are running to Hither Green Station and there could even be the opportunity to wear high vis! Sign up here.