Goodgym supported Tristram who was run director at the new York Community Woodlands Parkrun this week. The new parkrun has been a big success with runners but is still building up a team of regular volunteers. Michael and James did the carpark and road marshalling at the start, Barbara marshalled in the middle of the course, Pete did the timekeeping and Laura and David funnel managed. Luckily the numbers weren't too high this week. Well done to Tristram as run director.

Three of us descended on the hall on Friday evening to help the team prep for the next clothes swap. When we got to the hall, the first thing we had to do was to set up the tables. Not a difficult task. With a firm grip of the legs and a little tug, we soon got each one erect and into position.

The clothes swap keep all their stock under the stage, so we took full advantage of the opportunity to go down. It was a delicate but rewarding task and some the more experienced volunteers helped us with our technique. The aim was to get the rails out without any clothes falling off. We tried reaching around and few different positions, and eventually found one that worked for everyone involved. Before long, all the rails were out and standing to attention, which meant we could go back on top to finish the job.

We had to make sure the clothes on the rails were nicely spread, so nothing was left to the imagination. Clothes were put on and taken off, some outfits just didn't want to stay on at all. Eventually, after a bit more fluffing, each rail was was looking good for the morning.

The final task meant using a long pole to hang a few choice outfits in the windows. This was a happy ending to the mission as it was something we'd done regularly as previous clothes swaps.

With the regular volunteers satisfied, we headed to the pub. Leanne sampled a taste of Paradise and I taught the barmaid how to get the right amount of head when pouring Guinness zero from a can.

Four Goodgymers had a fab time helping staff and students with their allotment area at Poppleton Road Primary School. The beds needed re-edging and digging over, and we made a good start on the task - with some very enthusiastic helpers who were keen to muck in! It was lovely to have such a warm welcome and we will hopefully be able to help again with this ongoing project.

Only two of us setting up the book sale at Tang Hall Library tonight, but Leanne made up for this by coming along in her World Book Day outfit. Although we didn't spot her book, we did spy a collection of tales written by another York Goodgymer! All the funds raised from the book sale will help support this fantastic community hub.

Hurray! Today is Elle's 100th task. And she is an absolute superstar. Before our clear up and clean at Planet Food she was out on another task sprucing up the raised beds and weeding the outdoor space at this magical community food hub.

Elle has been doing numerous tasks every week for months now. And what has that done for her? 1. She has made loads of new friends and is very much part of the community 2. She has got fitter and stronger - she sees GoodGym as a form of rehabilitation and is very happy about that. 3. She feels good to be doing good.

It really is a three-for-the-price-of-one for lovely Elle.

Each week we clean and clear tables, put away the chairs, hoover and sweep, clear the bins and get the community centre ready for the next people and activities. But behind the scenes of Planet Food are other wonderful people rescuing surplus food, cooking delicious affordable meals from food that would otherwise go to landfill, enabling people to fill their cupboards with decent groceries, making jam and chutneys from excess produce and washing up and chatting in between.

It really is a team effort and it is joyous to be part of that community. Three Cheers for Elle.

The weeding was easy the selfie game needs practice!