GoodGym Warwick & Leamington turned up the community spirit (and the step count) with a focused hour of action in Top Park—proof that small bursts of effort can make a big visual difference.

[Lourdes] & I teamed up with Friends of Christchurh & In just 60 minutes, the team got stuck into:

🌱 Weeding the path edges, clearing out weeds and restoring clean lines 🧹 Sweeping pathways, leaving the park tidier and more welcoming

What started as a slightly overgrown stretch quickly transformed into a neat, cared-for space that everyone can enjoy. The difference was immediate—and very satisfying.

Beyond the task itself, it was a classic GoodGym session: friendly faces, a shared purpose, and that post-task buzz that comes from doing something tangible for the local community. Served up with some beautiful flapjacks and well earned coffee

Top work from everyone involved 💚

The weather favoured Goodgym and the friendly volunteers at Foundry Wood. A wildlife haven in the middle of Leamington Spa, we quickly got to work to clear the paths from the plants and weeds growing now that the warmer weather has appeared.

We cleared the pond of sticks thrown in by visitors and could see the many insects and creatures that make the pond their home more clearly, there were plenty of newts!

There were volunteers of all ages and everyone was very welcoming and friendly. As we were busy raking, pulling weeds, and trimming back the vegetation, there was pizza being made for after our session.

Overall, it was a lovely day and as we walked back through the paths we could really see a difference. Well done, everyone!

Today, Lourdes and I successfully completed a leaflet delivery task in the Lillington area of Leamington Spa on behalf of Myton Hospices. The aim of the task was to promote their upcoming Moonlight Walk event and help raise awareness within the local community.

Together, we delivered approximately 250 leaflets, covering a wide residential area. Conditions were favourable, allowing us to maintain a steady pace and ensure thorough coverage of the designated streets. We were mindful to deliver leaflets respectfully and securely, ensuring they were posted appropriately.

In addition to the delivery itself, we travelled to and from the start location on foot, bringing our total distance to around 7 miles between us. This added an extra fitness boost to the mission while keeping things sustainable and in the spirit of GoodGym.

The task was a great opportunity to support an important local cause while staying active and engaging with the community. The Moonlight Walk is a key fundraising event for Myton Hospices, and it felt rewarding to contribute towards increasing its visibility.

Overall, the mission was completed efficiently and successfully, with strong teamwork and a positive impact.

Runners:

Stacey Lourdes

Outcome: ✔ 250 leaflets delivered ✔ Event awareness increased within the local community

Reflection: A straightforward but impactful task—great to see how small actions like leaflet delivery can support vital community services.

A fantastic team of GoodGymers rolled up their sleeves today to help prepare the space around Packmores Community Centre for the upcoming Easter event.

Meeting on site, after a quick hello and task briefing, it was time to tackle the brambles, leaves and moss that had taken over the back of the garages. Tim, Sandy, Lourdes & myself were blessed with a beautiful sunny morning to get the task done.

Armed with shovels, brooms and plenty of determination, the team got straight to work. Thick brambles were cut back, piles of leaves were raked together, and the area quickly started to transform. Teamwork was the order of the day,

Before long, the difference was clear to see. What had been a tangled patch of brambles, moss and leaf litter is now a much cleaner and more usable space, ready to host activities for the community Easter celebration.

Huge thanks to everyone who came along and put in the effort today — your hard work has helped make sure the community can enjoy a safe and welcoming space for the Easter festivities.

Another great example of getting fit while doing good!

Date of Activity: 8 July 2025 Location: The Esther Project Garden, Leamington Allotment Participants: 5 GoodGym volunteers + several site representatives Overview of Tasks: The primary goal of this session was to assist in revitalizing the allotment site, aiming to create a welcoming and serene space for the ladies who use it. Activities Completed: We focused our efforts on essential maintenance tasks to improve the immediate usability and appearance of the allotment: • Weeding: Significant progress was made in clearing weeds from between the wooden planting pits. • Grass Trimming: The grass around the general area was trimmed, contributing to a tidier environment. • Pit Cleaning: Assistance was provided in thoroughly cleaning one of the planting pits. • Waste Removal: We helped transport a large skip bag of debris to the waiting van, clearing accumulated waste from the site. Tasks Not Completed (Due to Time Constraints): While good progress was made on the essential groundwork, the following tasks outlined in the activity description could not be addressed during this session: • Cherry picking • Building a compost store using provided pallets • Painting the shed • Painting the bath

One balmy July evening, 5 enthusiastic GoodGymers headed to the The Gap Community Centre to tend to overgrown gardens and clear access to the centre.

The Gap (https://www.thegapwarwick.org) started in 1999, as a project to help bring together community members in North Warwick, providing a range of clubs, activities and social services, with a strong belief in the “transformational power of people getting together to support one another”.

The community centre space is very well used and our mission tonight was to make sure that the gardens were spick and span and clear away plants that were hindering access to the building.

We pruned, pulled, raked and tidied and left warmed by the lovely image of the gardens - and the summer sun, which continued to shine throughout the task!

Welcome to Ed and Suyash, joining their first GoodGym task!