Nicky and Anna went for the third and final time to tackle the brambles in Mr P's garden. We chopped, secateured, lopped and pruned our way to the fences and felt like we'd effected quite a satisfying transformation for Mr P and family 😊

Nicky and Anna made their way to Mr P's home for a second 'go' at the brambles that have taken over his garden. We made good progress and one more session should see the whole garden cleared. Hopefully the birds will help themselves to the remaining blackberries before the next visit!

Nicky and Anna made their way to Mr P's house (well, Nicky made his way straight there while I, (Anna) ended up in the wrong street and did a quick redirection to where I was supposed to be). Mr P. introduced us to 'the jungle'.....which consisted mostly of blackberry brambles and bushes.....sooooooo many blackberries......!! Mr P. had a great selection of garden implements and we were able to cut back quite a way into his garden. He gave us very emotional and heartfelt thanks for the difference that had made to him. Two more visits would get the whole lot cut back so hopefully we can arrange another visit for more of the same. A very rewarding mission.

There was something for everyone at this week's Group Run with cycling, walking, steady and faster options on offer for a fantastic 24 GGers. We started by welcoming first timer Sophie who set off with Vicky et al as part of the walking crew 👋. We also announced the first half of the GoodGymmer of the month award with Mitch getting his turn in the frame for getting stuck in to a load of Good deeds and leading some missions. Well done Mitch 👏

Before setting off, we warmed up with a nod to World Bicycle Day (according to Amy's Garmin) by pretending to ride our imaginary bicycles around the CVS car park, much to the dismay of the more avid cyclists amongst us 🚲. Then it was off the Fulford Ings for Balsam Bashing Round 2!

At the task we were joined by Emma and a rather late Ben, who looked like he'd put in some serious effort to try and catch up with the running crew🏃‍♂! Nicola from St Nicks gave out a brief overview to those who were making their Balsam Bashing debut whilst the more seasoned veterans got stuck straight in.

Anna and Sophie made a fab start and soon got to work pulling out what they thought was Balsam left, right and centre, before Ed pointed out that what they had been pulling out was unfortunately something else! Don't worry guys, there were a few others making the same mistake

There's not too much else that can be said about Balsam that hasn't been said before, but there was much debate over the correct method as well as plenty of new pun options for future run reports. By the way, this week's genius word play came from Abi, not me!

Before too long it was time to head back to base, but not before a quick plank race on millennium field, with some very questionable planks and some very eager plankers

When we got back to CVS we were able to dish out the second half of our GGer of the month award to Lyndsey who had also completed a shed load of Good Deeds over the last couple of months as well as keeping the Friday Lunch Hill Rep Club alive 💪

Fab sesh everyone. See you next week for the third and final bash