4 gardening GoodGymmers prepped and planted to help get St Mathews Big Local ready for some brighter days. The planters outside the centre are a focal point for the community, over looked by flats so it makes a difference when these are in full bloom.

Luckily we were well equipped with 3 people who love gardening and know what they are doing, the flowers were arranged well I can't wait to see them in bloom.

Weldone to our newest member Nidal great to meet you today, you got really stuck in and we welcomed your gardening expertise!

Six Goodfymmers went to St Mathews House to wrap the kid's gifts ready for tomorrow's Santas Grotto event. A few boxed toys and a mountain of Cadbury selection boxes were waiting for us. Leese and Jimmy each cut their paper and wrapped their presents while a production line was set up with Lyndsy and Mohamed wrapping as fast as Nick and Samir could cut the rolls of paper. Cees from the centre looked after us well with drinks on arrival, mince oies and a tub of Roses chocolates. We all had a good time and wrapped the task up in two hours.

6 Goodgymmers made their way to St Mathews to for some gardening. Mel and Dave had been on the 5am sunrise run and this weekend had also been to one of the hardest uk parkruns Great Yarmouth along with Stu who was first in his age catergory, our superstu is king of the sand!

Everyone got stuck in, there were lots of weeds to heave out and luckily Stu came prepared with a pic axe because the ground was solid. After some sweat and tears the soil was turned over enough to get planting.

Looking much for ready for summer we had brightened up the street, a lady from one of the flats commented how lovely it looked from above, really makes a difference when people may not have their own gardens. Just myself cycled today and I went the long way home making it up to 20 miles.

Weldone team you all brighted up my bank holiday with your general banter, enjoy the rest of your day.

3 GoodGymmers arrived at St Matthews Big Local to re-paint the planters outside the centre.

We got stuck in, the boys being pro's and Stu was keen to put me right with how much paint to put in the brush, always have a banter between us.

One passer by congratulated us and commented how lovely the planters look from her balcony, which was lovely to be able to make a difference to the community. Weldone team fantastic work all 3 planters look as good as new.

Number 49 next in 30 min is my 50th task!

4 Super Goodgymmers braved the chilly evening to St Mathews Big Local to help prepare their area for spring planting.

St Matthews Big Local Charity's aim is to make a difference in St Matthews, with the community at the heart to bring everyone together. The area we were looking after this evening is right infront of the community centre to give a warm welcome to visitors.

We weeded the raised beds and the areas under some trees, turning the soil over too, so that it was all ready for planting flowers in the beds come warmer months. Remarkable day for Nick reaching 100 good deeds, amazing work, look forward to seeing your angel wings t-shirt! Very well deserved.

Weldone Team, great to see you all and good luck Martin on your half at the weekend, you've worked hard for this.

10 goodgym Elves made their way to St Mathews Big Local, running 2 miles where we found lots of selection box's and games. Team Goodgym Leicester sprung into action all taking on Elf roles, working hard wrapping listening to Christmas tunes. Huw organised the fastest wrapper challenge, the team were all super speedy with everyone's competitive spirit, well you know me now, thanks Huw.

Just like magic all the presents were wrapped. Time for another game, pass the fitness parcel, each layer had an exercise like crunches or jumping Jack's, then the person holding the present when the music stopped had to role the dice to see the forfeit, 90 seconds was very popular so was 20 reps. You all did amazing doing 90 secs of squats, weldone to our winner Mel she showed another Elf skill 'sharing is caring' with her winning chocolates.

On route back we did a speedy anti clockwise and clockwise on the track, Huw was chasing down a crown. Next time we will see if we can beat our times on the track. Weldone all we did so much with our brilliant turn out. Thank you so much to the 3 new members (names all begin with A coincidentally) Andy,Aruna andAmanda thank you goodgymers for making everyone feel so welcome and looking after each other, plus Jimmy our back marker, grand job.