9 goodgymmers came out on wednesday to run to Thorlands to help Simon out.

Cecilia, Isaac & Paulin took on the task of turning over the worm filled compost trough in the walled garden while the rest of team headed down towards the club house. Underneath a mountain of fresh leaves was some steaming hot mulch. Nathan, Mansur and Lindy dug down into the pile to retrieve the mulch while Nelly, Jessie and Rosie cleared the beds and spread the mulch.

Thanks Gang!!

Successfully packed up the van with warm kit and food donations

As Old Spike filled up with GoodGymer's, it signaled it was time to head out from the warmth and into the cold. There was just time for a reminder about the Christmas Party before we set off (11th December - 20:15 - Voodoo Rays)!

On arrival, the task was clear, we needed to clean all the toys to make sure they're clean for when they children play with them! Armed with the tools (soapy/dettol water and some clothes) the team set about cleaning every toy in sight. Even the sofas didn't escape a thorough clean, which is good because they needed a wipe down too!

A team of 4 went to sort the craft supplies, throwing out dried up pens, sharpening pencils and making sure everything was in a more organised order.

With not long to go and a lot of plastic balls still to clean and all the toys to get back into the cupboard, everyone stepped in to get the last bits done!

After a quick photoshoot and goodbye to task owner Valentina, it was time to head back to Old Spike which had the promise of Athletic Brewing beers.

Well done to everyone for tackling the 6km run with enthusiasm and also thanks to Daryl for leading us a much nicer route than I had planned!