After a shake start (GoodGymmers arrived earlier than the organisers!), roles were assigned and then the wait began for the walkers to arrive at the halfway point where the three of us made encouraging sounds, waved pompom and directed the walkers onwards. Everyone was in good spirits (despite a few getting lost...) and really pleased to be part of a fundraiser that raised over £30,000. Note for next time: take mosquito spray! The forest is alive!!

This session was a nice (technically) indoor tasking, helping the GreenHouse Project organise their shed.

It is always a pleasure to complete a task and be able to see the fruits of your labour. That was definitely the case at Trencherfield Allotments, where some teamwork and clever tetris-style planning by Charlotte who was able to get into all the nooks and crannies and create space seemingly out of nowhere !

Definitely one of our shorter tasks, we were in and out within 45 mins and opted for a stroll back towards Stratford where Ramon shared some very useful tips for tight calves, quads and plantar fasciitis If you'd like a free consultation, you'd better catch him at the next session!

Two determined Goodgymmers (Ruby and Sarah) met the lovely Penny, Miranda and Sara from Church Hill Road Community Gardeners, Walthamstow, and successfully wrestled a very stubborn giant New Zealand Flax Plant (Phormium) into submission! The "monster plant" had gone somewhat rampant in the Shernall Road corner of the community garden, and on the advice of the RHS, needed to be removed from the rockery. Ruby, Sara and Sarah dug, chopped and heaved until the giant phormium was successfully uprooted! Vanquishing the monster was hugely satisfying, and Penny seemed both thrilled and relieved that it had been safely removed to make space for a greater variety of loveliness in that little spot of the rockery. Goodgym/Church Hill Road Gardeners 1: Phormium 0!