Ok so as happens sometimes, things change. Our task tonight had to change and so we brought forward our Everyday Plastic event to tonight and sadly there was no sh#t to shovel (but there will always be more sh#t guys don't worry).

First up we were delighted to have Marcio join us for his first Group Run - thanks for joining us Marcio!!

The group gathered at Papa's, now with the broken door thankfully repaired, and we were set to head out for a quick 2km loop while AA Yianny headed to pick up black bags for the task. Tilly, Marcio, Michael and Becky grabbed a litter picker each and the group set off.

On our return the task was simple collect as much recyclable plastic as possible and deposit into the green recycling bins - simples. We were supporting the campaign to tackle the effects of the plastic problem that are felt across our society. For more information you can check them out here: https://www.everydayplastic.org/everyday-plastic

By the end of the session we had cleared two large bin bags of plastic waste ready for recycling - job done.

Thanks to all and see you next time!

What better way to celebrate the message of the Big Plastic Count (Reduce Reuse Recycle) than to do a two for one special task helping out our friends at Get Rid of and Donate (GROAD).

GROAD directly benefits those underprivileged, impoverished communities and people in need of that extra support, providing immediate assistance with free clothing, shoes, and other living essentials and we were helping spread the word to the community around Brixton Water Lane so people could make donations of pre-used and pre-loved items to be redistributed.

Mark met AA Yianny at Papa's while we agreed with Louise and Jo to meet on the way as well as Marie-Noelle our resident walk leader!

We set off in 2s and 3s down various roads and by 8pm a huge stack of flyers had been reduced to almost nothing - and we barely got sprinkled on to boot, although just enough for a rainbow to appear, so that was a bonus :0)

It is a simple but satisfying task and one that we hope will make a big difference to GROAD in their search for donations to give a deserved 2nd life to. If you are interested in supporting GROAD why not sign up for one of our weekly Sunday sessions at St Faith's Church where the donations are packed and sorted? Check out the links below for the next couple (and they run every week!) https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/taking-in-and-sorting-donations-for-get-rid-of-donate-can-you-help-53ba1ab7-a400-46ad-ac04-765dbe637b52

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/taking-in-and-sorting-donations-for-get-rid-of-donate-can-you-help-553fd5fc-f470-49a1-997e-a027c55df4a2

Big thanks to all and see you next time!