Clive, our wonderful leader and host, guided GoodGymers Mikhail and Fleur as they descended upon the BFC like a whirlwind of good deeds, transforming an ordinary afternoon into a flurry of productive fun! Our dynamic duo tackled a mountain of bread and pastries, ensuring not a single crumb was out of place. Their scissor skills were put to the test as they masterfully cut egg boxes, while the humble potato found its perfect home in trays thanks to their diligent efforts. Finally, they meticulously measured out oats into serving boxes, proving that even the most mundane tasks can be tackled with enthusiasm. A truly fantastic GoodGym mission, leaving the BFC well-stocked and a little bit brighter!

Four volunteers, one from Goodgym, ME! Made good use of the time we had to get all the food donations unpacked and stacked for the food pantry tomorrow. Excellent teamwork.

The Edward Alleyn club, I received children's toys and shoes today.

2 Goodgymers went to support Peckham Rye junior Parkrun this morning. Supported, cheered 109 runners during their 2 k run with the help of Cecilia as a marshal and Olive as tail walker.

Our group run started a bit early this week with a few of us meeting at the Nags Head to watch the woman’s euro game allowing us to hydrate pre run. Ten of us gathered at the Old Spike and did a short run to meet Karthik and Koshy at Cossall Estate. Our first task was litter picking the nature reserve. You never know what treasures you may find there! After this we weeded the beds in the estate and then jogged back to Peckham. The majority of the group were keen for more football so headed straight to the pub after!

We kicked off by moving a variety of tomatoes to clear valuable space for new raised beds. This not only helped tidy up the growing area but also prepared the garden for more ambitious planting.

Over in the glass house, Asad and Kat tackled some essential groundwork — quite literally! They expertly levelled the ground, getting it ready for cucumber pots which we prepared as a group.

After all that heavy lifting (and soil shifting), the team cooled down with a rather unusual activity: snail picking. Not ones to let nature’s snacks go to waste, they fed the collected snails to the ducks, who were absolutely delighted with the surprise treat.

To wrap up the day, the team enjoyed apple picking. The gathered fruit didn’t just go into bags — they also became delicious snacks for the piglets, who gobbled them up with glee.