This mission had been booked in our schedule since January, and with glorious sunshine and blue skies, it was totally worth the wait! Four of our team members were on hand to warmly welcome everyone and direct those taking part over to the main dance space. Once everyone arrived, we joined in the dancing, which was so much fun! During the break we made sure to hand out water and keep people involved. It was a brilliant event to be a part of and certainly made a welcome change from the usual tasks we help with at this time of year. There's a few dancers hiding amidst us too it seems😉!

Three of the team rolled up their sleeves to transform a community table for future summer tombola fundraisers. Accurate measuring and careful masking tape application were absolutely key to setting up clean, crisp lines before any color could be added.

Once the layout was locked in, we needed a steady hand to carefully paint the vibrant striped design. The time and care was worth it - looking incredible, the table is now ready for its final top coat before it helps raise funds for the community. Well done creatives 👏!

A call out from Friends of Raynes Park station for help with a last-minute tidy-up ahead of the judge arriving to assess the efforts of the team was the perfect way to start the day - the coffee was also well received, thanks Tony!

With a quick weed and tidy we ensured the embankment was looking it's best. Then we were tasked with chatting to the judge, proudly showcasing the fantastic, ongoing collaboration between GoodGym Merton and the Friends group. Hopefully we have put them on the right track for a win!

Two dedicated GoodGymers headed along to support the Rotary Club of Merton to tackle a brilliant furniture upcycling project.

The pair got stuck into giving an old, weathered table some serious TLC by sanding, and working up a sweat to smooth down the rough edges and prep the wood. Once the dust settled, they applied a flawless coat of primer, leaving the table completely transformed and ready for its next chapter.

As a bonus, the team gave the surrounding patio an almighty clear-up while on-site, filling two big black sacks with garden debris to leave the entire area looking pristine!

A good sized group of us got stuck in at Martin Way Methodist church this evening for our weekly group session.

I’d never seen the garden, so it was a joy to see the oasis out the back of the church.

Abby told us what was what and we divided ourselves into weeding, watering, composting, pruning and moving things! A lot was achieved (including removing a whole bush!) and a lovely evening was had by all.

The garden is at its peak at the moment, filled with flowers in full bloom and bursting with vibrant colours. The weather was perfect too, sunshine with a cooling breeze. This month’s jobs included planting, watering and weeding, while Claire demonstrated her impressive skills with a saw as she pruned back the dead branches of the bay tree. Audrey snapped a fabulous emperor dragonfly and there were ladybirds everywhere. This is one of our most regular and best-loved tasks - look out for details of next month’s session.