3 GoodGymers met to tackle some of the litter in our city.

We were amazed at the number of cigarette butts we found and wondered what would need to happen to stop people leaving them on the ground.

I like to think we helped people on their way into town work this morning feel a little more positive about their town, and that fewer animals were harmed by litter last night.

As well as being productive I found it a very educational GoodGym, learning a lot about East Anglia and education from Vanessa and Ray!

This Sunday we are helping out with the Junior Park Run and then on Tuesday we are delivering leaflets for Mind. Sign up now if you can!

A chilly evening in Colchester was brightened up by some litter picking action around the streets and past the college by six goodgymers. We received some thank you's from passers by, chatted about all kinds of things, and admired the local runners doing reps up the hill. This weekend, whilst drinking tea and eating biscuits indoors - do an hour's birdwatch for the RSPB. Sign up to the task on the website - the perfect goodgym mission!!

Two heavy bags of litter were gathered up by two Goodgymers in an hour, during a quick pick around the neighbourhood. Highlights included - seeing another local litter picker out busy gathering trash as well, and collecting a hat, tie, and sock, amongst the usual red bull cans, sweet wrappers and drinks cups.

Completed our Beewalk season for this year in Castle Park. Saw lots of bees. Support wild bees in your area - lots of resources available on the Bumblebee Conservation Trust's website.

Completed October's BeeWalk for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust at the transect in Fingringhoe. Common carders spotted on the wildflowers, and long tailed tits in the trees! A peaceful hour, collating much needed data to help save wild bees in Essex.

Completed September's BeeWalk for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust along the transect in Colchester Castle Park. A lovely sunny day, not many bees, but still some out foraging, before winter's hibernation. Help the bees in Spring by planting native wildflowers, or even super easy blooms such as nasturtiums or marigolds.