On Wednesday evening, we headed out on a three-kilometre run to spread the word to help save the White Swan pub. After a quick warm-up we set off at a steady clip towards Charlton, armed with laminated posters and string. Lamp posts became our canvas as we carefully secured posters in visible spots to make sure the message couldn’t be missed. Once the posters were up, it was time to fan out and leaflet around Charlton.

40minutes later, slightly damp but energised, we wrapped up knowing we’d done our bit to support a local treasure. Because while the rain might have tried its best, nothing can dampen GoodGym spirits!

Until next time,

Rachel

1 GoodGymer 🙋🏻‍♀️ joined the regular volunteers at Hornfair Junior parkrun, taking on the parkwalker role. A total win-win!

Volunteering meant starting my Sunday early while giving back to the community, and it also added some welcome structure to the rest of my day as this was actually my first task before heading off to do some litter picking later. Helping others and getting outside to boost my own fitness? Absolutely.

This was my 15th time volunteering at Hornfair Juniors, and it’s something I always enjoy.

Until the next one! 💛🚶‍♀️

Three Goodgymers were joined by a local Councillor to tackle the post-QPR/Charlton football match streets of SE7. Plenty of cans and bottles but also surprisingly a set of false nails and a rather natty brolly! We cleaned up the mini-gardens outside the houses along one side of the Woolwich Road - they'd be nice with some plants in them, not just old G&T and Red Bull cans! And we scraped out the soggy litter in the flooded gutters. The nails, the brolly, the cans and the cardboard all left for Greenwich Council to collect - 6 bags in all. Thanks team!

This week we met at Charlton House and (whilst warming up) shared what our ideal superpower would be. We're obviously quite a practical bunch, with lots of responses involving cutting out journey times by flying, teleporting and such-like. And a curve-ball from someone who shall remain nameless who opted for controlling people, before hastily back-pedalling to something a little less...concerning 😳

After a little run we arrived at Charlton URC to get on with some weeding and we did soon get the lawn back in order, getting rid of the invading alkanet. Our work done, we headed off for a run back to base and called it a night. Good work everyone and see you next time!

GoodGymers were everywhere today, squeezing in the last activities we could to hit our January good deeds target. I found myself down at Thames Path parkrun, volunteering as one of the tail walkers.

It was lovely chatting with regulars along the way, including mother-and-daughter parkrunners Alison and Vilma, plus fellow tail walker Ellie. Such a great atmosphere—and bonus points: no rain today, yay!

I had loads of fun and fingers crossed we’ve reached our target… and even if not, we’re so close. Huge well done to everyone (yes, me included!). What we do keeps us fit, helps our community, makes us happy and keeps us social. All good, eh?

Until the next task—stay safe, everyone.

Yes, its another Musically-inspired GoodGym report...🎼"But Goodgymers are all around me & so the good deeds grow... 🙂"

The last Wednesday of the January Challenge dawned like the recent pink skies over the Charlton area, and 11 Goodgym-ers awoke to pass the time until tonight's task. 🎼Workin 9-5 helped with that, and soon 6.45 rolled around, time to 🎼Run the World...or at least to St Richard's Community Church in Charlton. Our task this evening was based in the back garden area of the church, continuing our valiant battle against the ever-present weeds in the area. All while trying not to get 🎼Blinded by the Light (of the many head-torches). The recent rain had helped soften the ground a little, making pulling up the weeds that bit easier, and it wasn't long before we had a veritable stack of vegetation. A quick dig over with the 🎼Ace of Spades and our work was done.

Great work all & a warm welcome to Alina on your first task!

Next week we're meeting at Charlton House for some weeding at Charlton URC.. On Saturday as well as the ususal Parkrun volunteering, we have litter picking in Sutcliffe Park.

Until next time!