Two GoodGym-ers fresh from a parkrun helped Mrs B on Saturday morning by tidying up a whole bunch of stuff in her backyard.

After starting off a fresh Autumn morning at parkrun, James (runner) and Monica (marshall) made their way to Mrs B’s house where the initial plan was to help out in her garden.

Mrs B welcomed us and started off by suggesting that as the garden was wet, we might help clear up some things into rubbish bags and put them out the front for collection.

We were only too happy to oblige. We started off by transporting several bags full of garden waste out the front of the house using a handy trolley. In fact moving the trolley through the house was so tricky that after the first trip we simply left it by the front door and manoeuvred ourselves around it. Perhaps a not-so-handy trolley!

After clearing the garden waste bags, we got to work bagging up a whole bunch of varied old things that had piled up outside the back door. This included bits and pieces of all shapes, sizes and weights.

In the course of doing this we disturbed an unassuming amphibian that had taken shelter in an old carpet. The friendly froggy posed for a few photos before hopping off to parts unknown. Wherever it is we hope it bears us no ill will. Maybe it’s reading this run report right now. If so, we’d just like to say - forgive us froggy, it wasn't personal!

Now when Mrs B opens her back door she is greeted by a lovely clear area rather than a bunch of old stuff. Little changes like that can make a big difference. We really enjoyed our morning helping out at Mrs B’s and chatting with her all the while. A great way to start the weekend!