"Temperatures will be in the mid-teens."

There was a lot of speculation between Kash and Sevan about what they would need litter pickers for in Miss S' front garden and how the things to be picked got there. Would there be a lot of household waste? Maybe rubbish from a nearby festival had blown in? Or something entirely different? For 2 GoodGymers to attend, there must be a mountain of junk to deal with.

Peering over Miss S' front fence ahead of the mission, it looked like someone had beaten Kash and Sevan to the clean up. Still, they knocked on the door and Miss S explained that the litter rained from above, over her upstairs neighbour's balcony and she couldn't collect it due to her bad back.

There actually were a few items of litter to be collected including soft drink bottles and crisp packets. A 5 minute job perhaps. So while Sevan litter picked, Kash did a renegade garden tidy, pulling dead plants and weeds from the flower beds and between the paving.

Thirty minutes later, the garden looked like it had had a mini refresh, which Miss S was very happy with. Ideally, her neighbours would stop dropping their litter into Miss S' garden. If they don't, there'll be more work for GoodGymers to speed clean and give Miss S some pride back in her garden.

London Fields juniors welcomed record numbers today with 60 young runners crossing the finish line today, in ideal running conditions.

6 newcomers to London Fields 2 marathon wristbands 12 new personal best times

With volunteers set up all around the course, it was a full house and Sooz took the helm as Run Director for the day.

Looking forward to having a full GoodGym squad back next week - join us!

Volunteered at Hackney Night Shelter

What a glorious morning it was at London Fields junior parkrun this Sunday! With clear skies and warm sunshine, it couldn’t have been a better setting for our weekly 2k event – and the atmosphere matched the weather.

We were thrilled to welcome seven first-time runners to our community this week – a big well done to each of them for taking on the course! We hope they had a great time and we look forward to seeing them again soon. With nearly 50 juniors taking part overall, the field was alive with energy, determination, and plenty of high-fives.

The event got off to a smooth and spirited start thanks to @sooz, who led a lively warm-up and delivered the pre-run briefing with her usual cheer and clarity. She was also a key presence at the finish line, helping to make sure everyone had their barcodes scanned and finish tokens returned – an essential part of keeping the event running smoothly.

As always, the enthusiasm of our runners stood out, with big efforts, big smiles, and big finishes across the board. It’s especially heartening to see how the support from parents and carers continues to grow. The cheers around the course and at the finish line make a real difference to the runners – thank you for being such a positive part of the experience.

Of course, none of this would be possible without our amazing team of volunteers. Whether Good Gym regulars, or those becoming regulars, volunteer contributions invaluable. A special shout-out goes to Lynne and Kevin, who made their monthly journey down from Manchester and included volunteering with us here in the capital – it’s always such a pleasure to have visitors join us! As we head into the new school year and the autumn term, we are excited to keep the momentum going. If any Good Gymmers like you or someone you know would like to volunteer – even just once in a while – we would love to hear from you. No experience is needed, just a willingness to help and a smile! Thanks again to everyone who joined us today – runners, supporters, and volunteers alike. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and we’ll see you next Sunday for another fantastic junior parkrun.

We completed the task fairly quickly and were then shown round her art collection. She is downscaling from two studios to one and it’s a bit of a mammoth project overall but we made a dent. Ms C was very interesting and I’d happily help again.

Volunteered at Hackney Night Shelter