98 GoodGymers have supported Mousehold Heath with 43 tasks.
Sunday 25th October 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm
Saturday 14th November 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm
Saturday 12th December 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm
Monday 21st September
Written by Ian Gostling
At GoodGym we are celebrating This Girl Can's Move10 campaign - keeping things simple. 10 minutes of movement, 10 times over a month, in whatever way works for you.
"We are the movers and shakers of the world for ever."
It was our last Monday at Mousehold of the year, just before it gets too dark - but don't worry we're heading back for a few Saturday sessions if you missed out!
Always a favourite task - with 19 GoodGymers attending, Will lead us all to the area needing work. Pulling braken to allow other plant species to grow, and carrying piles across the heath.
We spread out into 3 areas, it was a very social evening and rewarding to see how much of difference it made!
Shout outs to Gemma, Rachel and Lizzie all completing their first Good Deed!
Will kindly treated us to some tasty snacks, which was a lovely way to finish the evening as the night drew in.
Dig out those headtorches for next week folks!
Monday 24th August
Written by Sarah
16 Goodgymers attended our Monday session to support our local warden Will, to care for Mousehold Heath, an important local habitat.
Will explained to the group the extent of a recent wild fire and all they were doing to reduce local fire risks.
We split into a 3 groups; one moving a drying pile of old bracken, one group bracken pulling, and one removing pockets of gorse and stumps to support fire engine access routes.
A very warm welcome to Eve and well done for joining your first GoodGym session.
Monday 22nd June
Written by Ian Gostling
GoodGym Norwich is 9! That's a whopping 9194 Good Deeds in 9 years!!
Tonight 16 GoodGymers ran and cycled to Mousehold Heath for a conservation task followed by a celebratory picnic!
With the sun shining, Will lead us to the area of the heath in need of some work. We got stuck in pulling up bracken, to allow other species of plants to grow, particularly heather. This helps to improve pollination and biodiversity.
In an hour we had cleared the area of bracken, with the difference before and after clearly visible! Shout out to Tondi who attended his first session.
Then it was time to party! With hot & cold drinks, blankets full of food and homemade treats, we stayed until there was little left over. We also had a chance to say thanks to Steven for leading this great group for 8 & a half years!!
Saturday 7th March
Written by Woody
New Brooms please
A great morning task revisiting Mousehold Heath to cut down some broom off the slopes near the Britannia Road car park.
It’s important for some areas of the heath to have clear grassland for wildlife and to maintain the stunning views of the city the area offers.
12 GoodGymer's got through a lot of broom and deposited the cuttings further down the hill which will provide a habitat for other wildlife too.
A big welcome to Aardra and Deepak on their first GoodGym task and congratulations to Danni for reaching their 10th task!
Saturday 17th January
Written by Ian Gostling
Today 14 GoodGymers headed to Mousehold Heath for some conservation work improving the biodiversity in this area.
Shout Outs to Piers attending his first task, and Sarah for completing her 50th Good Deed.
We were clearing the slopes on St James Hill of a Broom plant, similar to gorse. Thus opening up more sledging routes in this popular spot on snow days!
After an hour the area had been cleared and the piles of shrub were carried up the hill and out the way.
We refreshed ourselves with hot drinks and biscuits by the coffee van. Well done team!
Saturday 6th December 2025
Written by Woody
A combination of two tasks today at Moushold Heath, both very rewarding!
We cleared the gullies to expose the Roman road used by the local cavalry to march up to their Barracks. A job which was satisfying as we could see the results very easily.
Meanwhile another group tackled the final third of the Dutch Elm, cutting it back and disposing of it down the deep gully as per a few weeks ago.
All topped off with lovely refreshments at the end courtesy of Mousehold Warden Will.
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