On a grey, but thankfully dry, Sunday morning, six GoodGym-ers headed down to support Hornfair junior parkrun in Charlton. We helped the wonderful volunteer team with various roles including marshalling, timekeeping, and delivering the first timer's welcome.

After the usual lively warm-up, the junior runners were off! There were plenty of smiles as everyone completed two kilometres in their own way - by running, walking, skipping, and jumping. 23 runners took part this week, including a few coming along for the very first time - a big increase on the 6 from last week!

To top it all off, this event marked a truly incredible milestone - it was Marta’s 1000th good deed! And what better way to celebrate than surrounded by community spirit and high-fives?

A fantastic morning all round, which was followed by the usual coffee and catch up at the wonderful Old Cottage Cafe, before a few of us headed onwards to more volunteering at Westcombe Woodlands.

Back at Westcombe Woodlands, and this time we had royalty. Alongside mere mortals Jenny, Aman and Ivar, Marta rocked up fresh from junior parkrun having officially ascended to the GoodGym pantheon of gods with 1000 tasks!!

No red carpet awaited, so we made our own, hauling bucket after bucket of woodchip up the narrow paths and spreading it across the mud.

By the end, we’d mulched the mission, and left the trail looking tree-mendous.

Two GoodGymers, Chandrima and Aman, braved a blustery morning at Greenwich Peninsula parkrun with a "feels like" temperature of a biting 1°C. 🌡️ It was a busy event with 484 participants who toughed it out, making every cheer count! 📣👏

Chandrima marshalled at the North Curve, guiding and interacting with participants around the course, encouraging every runner, warning of obstacles or hazards (like puddles from the light rain earlier! 🌧️) , and ensuring safety despite hands nearly freezing in the wind. 🧤🛑

Aman took on the challenging role of Funnel Manager, overseeing the whole finish area and ensuring all 484 participants moved smoothly and swiftly through the finish funnel. 🎯🏁

After the run, we also helped with removing course signs to ensure everything was packed away smoothly. 🚧✅

Despite the chill, the steady stream of smiles, thank-yous and that lovely London view made it all worth it! 😊🌆❤️

Another Saturday, another parkrun — and of course, staying on to volunteer afterwards because why not make a good thing even better?

It was windy, it was cold, and yes… it was brrr-utal. 🥶 But miles were logged, laughs were shared, and despite the chill, it was still a great day. Run, help out, repeat — no matter the weather!

Two awesome GoodGymers joined the regular parkrun volunteer crew today — bringing extra energy, smiles, and helping hands!

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Till next time. 👋🏼😃

The days are gradually getting longer and we were super lucky with a nice mild Wednesday evening for tonight's task. After a quick warm up and exchange of our favourite things about spring (cue lighter nights & pretty flowers) outside Woolwich station, 1 2 goodgymers made their way uphill, walking, running and cycling, to Dee's Childcare, one of our regular task locations, where adventures awaited us in the huge outdoor space.

Past tasks have involved everything from hanging Christmas decorations to constructing mini-roundabouts, slides and stages. Today's task started with the perfect puzzle being sprung on us: deconstruction of a damaged trampoline & install of a replacement. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, the pieces simply did not fit together well enough, so plan b involved making the area safer with boards & barriers to block the pit. (watch this space for future tasks once new parts arrive!) There was also time for some wedding (oh no sorry, let's blame autocorrect: weeding... but one ring at a time here...) and sweeping amongst the borders made up of recycled plastic bottles.

A swift downhill run and a ten minute interval training challenge completed our session. A very warm welcome to Vicky on your first task- lovely to have you with us! Thanks all & see you soon 😊

Next week we've got some outside jobs at St Richards. This weekend Bexley have their 9th birthday celebration and task, gardenjng at the hospice on Saturday and on sunday we have westcombe woodlands. And all the usual parkruns of course!

Six GoodGymers braved a gusty morning to tackle a grotty and forgotten spot at the end of Bugsby's Way. This overgrown patch of grass had been neglected for some time - plenty of half-buried dog-poo bags, crushed drink cans, dirty bottles, vapes and multiple crisps and sweet packets. Maybe the football was an omen for Charlton's chances this season?

Thanks to everyone who turned out - 8 bags collected and there's more down there for another time!