On the run back to base Charlotte put it perfectly, these were the best conditions for our group run so far in 2025, lovely temperature and the sun setting as we made our way back - you could feel the positive vibes all around.

Let's not get into the fact that yet another GGer had just returned from amazing travels in Central America making the rest of us feel greener than Sticky Willy with envy (!) and focus on the awesome run and task of the evening. Charlotte, Dan and AA Yianny met at Papa's and set off on a secret flat route through Brockwell Park even being able to rock t-shirt and shorts for the first time!

On arrival we were met by our host Nicole who presented us with our tasks, Ben who made his way directly to the task, Ellie who arrived straight from work (don't worry Ellie we can sort that for you ;0) and we were delighted to see Adam again - sporting a new mark of bravery but looking well so great to have you back with us!

Over the next 45 mins we finished off the final load of barkchip to lay in the upper garden and then started the never ending task of clearing the circular path's weeds which no sooner do we get to one end seem to grow back at the other.

Not to worry GG are great at repetitive but valuable tasks and so it was that we put another lovely evening to bed and all left HT in high spirits.

We move on to next week and so I wish everyone a lovely week and look forward to seeing you next time.

A wonderful way to start 2025 was meeting our awesome Lambeth GGers and heading out for the first group session of the year.

It was a triple celebration session and so with the blessing of the group I will keep the run report mercifully brief and cut the waffle so here we go:

• Lambeth GGers are amazing and came out in good numbers in the freezing cold
• We ran to Clapham to rescue Xmas trees not collected by the council and taking up pavement space
• We dragged, carried and dropped them at the Clapham Common collection site
• A fantastic 35 trees were collected to be composted and reused by Lambeth Council

Quote of the evening from Daniel on his 2nd ever session "There is only upside to this GoodGym thing!"

We ended the eve with some sweet treats as well.

Much love to everyone, on with the January Challenge and I look forward to seeing you next time!

It's the most wonderful time.... of the year! Last night was a lovely GG session (as ever tbh) with a good sized group and lots of folks sharing their various positive life experiences - it was enough to uplift the whole group to smash the task in record time.

Most of the group met at Papa's before setting off on the short run down to Swan Mews to meet with Mohah and our resident cyclists Marie-Noelle and Paul.

We had a triple task to finish off the work at the mews - rubbish clearance, compost shifting and a bit of digging so we split into three groups and set about the different tasks. The hive of activity was even enough to bring out the local residents who were taking note of how much better the gardens were now looking - I mean in all honesty how often do you need a full clothes rail on coasters in a planting garden......??

By just before the hour we were all done but had to solve a South London mystery, the fawcett for the gardens was turned on (over by the bins) but no water was coming out, what could be causing that? A quick bit of detective work found that a section of the hose pipe had been unscrewed and (presumably) nicked by someone for their own use meaning the water was pouring out into the pavement area.

With that now solved we could wash our hands and prepare for Ben's baking and even though it wasn't cookies which would have helped with the puns, the group was treated to both blondies and brownies and I can say they were absolutely delicious (warm, thick and gluten free!)

As we all set off that just left a reminder to join us for the GG Lambeth End of Year / Xmas party next week after our task - you can sign up here.

Thanks all!