Last night, GoodGym Greenwich returned to the Memorial Hospital Woodland Walk, a peaceful haven tucked away in Oxleas Woods. The site has been greatly improved since our last visit, and it was lovely to see how much the woodland walk has developed.

We started by putting up some signage, including some lovely heart-shaped signs. Then came the slightly more strenuous work: we began creating a dead hedge, cutting down some of the holly and stripping the branches. With the sad passing of Dolly Parton in the news, there was really only one title for this task: Holly Parting. A fitting tribute as we gave the holly its final farewell and put it to good use as habitat for the woodland.

A big welcome back to Aidyn, joining us for his second good deed. He certainly put in the work and has definitely earned his red T-shirt!

Another great evening of running, walking, chatting and getting stuck into some worthwhile woodland work. The Memorial Hospital Woodland Walk is looking better with every visit and some point we’ll be back to continue.

Until next time!

Rachel

8 Greenwich Goodgym-ers met in Woolwich on a warm breezy Tuesday for a painting task at Pugin Hall, in need of a nice refresh to improve its appearance as host to several community groups using the hall on a regular basis.

It's a large hall, with several areas needing our attention, so we soon got to work dividing tasks up and down the room. Some of us joined the Ladder day Saints, cleaning & then glossing the window frames, with the more down to earth team painting the skirting boards - definitely not skirting the issue...!

There were doors & walls needing a splash of colour, cue long-handled contraptions and care to ensure an even layer was applied.

When the 10 minutes to task end was announced, we were at a gloss for words, as time had whizzed by to a mellow soundtrack from a local radio station.

Great progress made, with possibly another task here soon to continue this project. Thanks all & welcome Euan to GoodGym! ⭐️"

What a lovely task, helping at Parkview Care Home's Summer Party for residents, their families and friends!

To get everyone in the mood we handed out garlands then we ran the popular bottle tombola and served drinks. Johnny had his Pimms-making technique down to a fine art🍹!

All of this against the backdrop of an Elvis tribute singer who got everyone All Shook Up with his classic songs. Think Viva Las Vegas meets Bexleyheath!

Once the celebrations were over and Elvis had left the building, we pitched in with clearing everything away.

A great afternoon of helping out, having fun and spending time with the residents🎉💪.

Last night, 9 GoodGym Greenwichites got stuck into another productive evening of running and doing good.

A special welcome to Aidyn, who joined us for his very first good deed! Welcome Aidyn and we hope it’s the first of many! 🎉 And a huge congratulations to Aman on reaching an amazing 50 good deeds, as well as becoming our newest Taskforce member👏

Our tasks were a mix of indoor and outdoor jobs. In the community garden, we got busy weeding and watering, helping keep the space looking its best. Meanwhile, inside, we continued the slightly more dramatic task of taking down ceiling panels ready for gilding. And bring down the ceiling we did 😁

With everyone working efficiently, we got through it all in just 40 minutes, leaving enough time for a quick group photo before heading out for the run back to Charlton House.

Coming up: This weekend on Saturday we have gardening at Hervey Road and on Sunday we have clearance at windrush primary in Thamesmead.

Next Wednesday we're at the woodland walk by the memorial hospital.

Until next time, you wonderful human beings 👋

Rachel