Today we went to help Ian at the rugby club by weeding and re-seeding one of the pitches. Daryl and Steve were on seed duty, whilst everyone else was weeding. Ian set us the challenge of filling up a tonne bag full of weeds, which was accomplished just in time! After a scramble to put away the tonne bag, a group photo, and quickly scoff down a mini chocolate bar, we ran back to Old Spike. A few of us headed to the pub afterwards.

Two GoodGymers turned out for volunteering duties at Peckham Rye junior parkrun, helping the event run smoothly from start to finish. One marshalled the course, another tail walked to make sure no junior was left behind, and together they went the extra mile so local youngsters could enjoy a safe and supportive run.

No PBs needed when you're powering a community event. Just plenty of cheer, volunteer spirit, and another run-derful morning of giving back the GoodGym way! 👏💚🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

I went to help out at Tarbard Garden's volunteer day. I joined other volunteers from other organisations to help improve the garden, by making a nice picnic bench area and also building some mounds where wildflowers will be eventually planted. It was a great workout!

'Thank you very much for your support at Peckham Rye junior parkrun on 2026-08-23'.' text message from the Run Director.

Without Volunteers, Junior parkrun would be stuck at the starting line, so it was great to see Goodgymers helping make the event a run-away success. Every high-five, cheer and barcode scan helpa young runners develop healthy habits for the future.

If you can spot the difference between these photographs, you're a super spotter...or perhaps just a Goodere-mer! 🧐

Goodgym Southwark headed over to Kelly Avenue Park. When we arrived we filling the trenches that had been dug the previous month, with the mulch and soil, which that had been delivered by the council, to form the hugelkulture.

As we moved the mulch and soil quicker than expected, using a repurposed bin and the might of Goodgymers carrying the big bags, we then proceeded to water the planted hedgerow, weed around the smaller trees and litter pick across the park.

Today’s mission was to tackle the drawers of pots at the back of the tool shed, clearing and organising them to make the pots much easier to access. It was a surprisingly satisfying task, with one wheelbarrow ending up completely full of dust — a clear sign of a job well done!

Afterwards, we went to see the piglets, goats and the new calves, with plenty of animal appreciation and stroking. A productive and enjoyable session, combining a bit of farm organisation with some well-earned animal time.