In various areas around kingston, over the weekend 4 of us dropped off items for the food bank.

Yesterday, our big-hearted GoodGymers came together at Elm Road Playground with one clear goal: to make the space safer and more welcoming for little ones to play. Armed with determination, gardening tools, and plenty of head torches, we rolled up our sleeves and got to work, clearing dry autumn leaves and digging out stubborn weeds rooted deep in the soil. Every minute was powered by our shared love for the community and a strong desire to give back. It was a chilled, productive evening, filled with hearty conversations, teamwork, and good vibes. We combined fitness, friendship, and social action, proving once again that doing good really does feel good.

Giving plasma is a little different from the usual GoodGym run or gardening task, but equally as fulfilling. I'm always amazed at how good I feel after donating (hole in arm aside).

If you’re eligible and have a bit of time, I’d highly recommend looking into donating blood or plasma... It’s a small act with a big impact.

Litter was picked up around the borough by two goodgymers that find that waste being discarded in their environment is a bug bearer. The cowboys, wouldn't have been the roses.

Last night a large group of GoodGymers made their way to Canbury Gardens for some autumnal chores. At the Canbury Community Garden, Susan and Marie-Noëlle split the team in three groups. Dave, Lordi, Anna, Kento moved the tyre towers around & re-filled them with fresh compost. A second group - Luke, Saber, Marcos - dug and turned the compost in the two large compost heap areas whilst a third group - MN & Tom - collected water from the river to refill the garden's water containers. We finished our mission with some light pruning and praking of the vegetable beds.

Meanwhile over at the GoodGym flowerbed Louise, Claire and Levita filled a massive sack with all the leaves that were covering the flowerbed and hiding some plants. Saber and Anna then joined us and helped Levita collect water from the river to water the plants and keep them going until it rains. We ended the session planting a few spring bulbs. Join us in our next session at the flowerbed to plant the rest and create a colourful Spring display.

It was a well-spent Saturday afternoon litter picking at Fairfield Park. What made it truly special was catching a glimpse of the first autumn leaves and feeling the cool breeze, a quiet reminder that the seasons are shifting.