3 GoodGymers supported the Junior Park Run this morning.

Vanessa made sure no one was left behind as tail runner and gave invaluable encouragement to those at the end who were absolutely beaming as they crossed the finish line.

Frazer heroically tapped his phone every time someone crossed the line. This may sound like a small thing, but with near freezing temperatures keeping your hands out of pockets is a big sacrifice, and it means a lot to the runners to be able to get their time recorded and sent to them each week.

Louise was on Run Directing duties and was pleased to see 79 runners complete the run with no incidents!

Next task is flyering for the charity Mind in town this Tuesday evening. Come and help us if you can.

4 GoodGymers met with 4 Colchester in Bloom volunteers to add some spring colour to the planters in town.

We were tasked with removing litter and weeds, then adding some new flowers into the boxes at the top of the high street, so be sure to admire them next time you go past.

After a conversation about mine, and AI's inability to come up with puns, and also whether Jonny Cash sang a version of The Gambler (he did) I'm afraid the title is the best I could come up with!

We noted the large amount of litter around the high street while doing the planting and so next week's task is to help remove some of it around town. Sign up to help us if you can!