On a cold, wintery Sunday morning, 8 brave souls gathered outside Falmer station. There were hats, gloves, cups of coffee and even some leg warmers - we were ready for our 10km run around the perimeter of Stanmer Park.

When asked which direction we wanted to go in, one response was "whichever way starts with the uphill". But in Stanmer Park, every option starts with an uphill...so climb we did!

Thankfully, the steady uphill track took us through some beautiful woodland and we were rewarded with panoramic views of Brighton when we finally reached the top. And we all know that what goes up must come down, and the second half of our trail run was a pleasant downhill jaunt through more woodland before opening out into the rolling hills of the lower park. But, that wasn't the end - we still had 1km to go before we reached our end destination - the local pub in Falmer Village and a warm plate of food!

The GoodGym crew gathered for a run and fitness session on Tuesday. After a quick briefing, we ran to the pier to warm up with a game of Captain’s Coming. It was a ship-shape start to the evening, with everyone running from port to starboard, and climbing the rigging. Once we’d got our sea legs sorted, it was time to set sail and run to the Brighton i360. The weather was chilly, but spirits were high as we took in the fresh air and the stunning seaside views.

At the i360, the fitness fun began. Everyone worked hard on step ups, press ups, squats, sprints and burpees (a real jump in difficulty). Everyone powered through with that classic GoodGym determination. By the end, we were all planked out and ready for the cool-down. Thank you to Pippa for leading this fitness session, and a warm welcome to Phil who arrived for his first session already wearing a GG t-shirt!

We’ll be hammering out another session at Brighton Community Workshop next week!

On a chill Tuesday evening the Brighton Good Gym team sallied forth.

Firstly a short exercise session led by Stefania. Warming up by running laps around Victoria Garden. Then lunges and high knees to keep the cold at bay. As a finisher we ran up the hill to Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project (BUCFP).

We were welcomed into the warm at the friendly BUCFP staff were and told about all their amazing work supporting families on low incomes, providing low cost laundry, benefit advice and free vegan meals.

The task was wrapping presents for their free raffle at the Christmas Party. Christmas music on Rosie's phone got us into the seasonal spirit. The gang made short shift of the task and was not defeated by a toy donkey and gremlin. They were on a roll and even had time to move some tables and chairs.

We finished up with some photos. Then it was a wrap!

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Impressive was the stamina of yesterday’s Brighton GoodGym-ers who did not even hesitate to get out in a cold Autumnal evening for a short run to Palmeira Square to help the Palmeira and Adelaide Garden Group. New heroic GoodGym-er Sonam joined us for the first time, in shorts 😊

As usual, our lovely Stuart, who is the patron of all the good conservation happening in Palmeira Square’s green spaces, welcomed us ready for action with rakes, brooms and leaves grabbers to remove all the Autumnal leaves from the footpaths around the Floral Clock.

On continuing move and with grand co-ordination of group effort, we managed to clear all the pavements without (almost) freezing our hands and feet. Soon after the GoodGym-ers were joined by Brighton & Hove council's forces contributing to the clearance of the streets and to our greatest satisfaction!

The Floral Clock is now ready for the Christmas lights switch-ons happening this coming weekend!

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