An unexpected delivery request for two massive pumpkins weighing in at 16kg and 20kg, needed extra muscle to complete the job! Fortunately, a stronger helper was available, ensuring a safe lift and transport.

We successfully delivered these giant fruits to Little ARK who is supporting Morden Park Baptist Church later this week. They will be cooked up into delicious soup for this month's Soup and Company event, providing a warm meal and community connection.

A last minute call for volunteers and we headed out to support Old Ruts Rugby at their Blood and Guts Fest!

The atmosphere was buzzing with live music, food stalls, and some truly great outfits on display. Our task was crucial: running the door, which involved taking tickets to keep the late arrivals flowing smoothly into the event.

Afterwards in true GoodGym style we headed off into the darkness to run another errand!

What a perfect morning to celebrate a milestone! We marked one year since launching GoodGym Merton by supporting our friends at Morden Parkrun.

The beautiful, crisp morning was ideal for getting out and doing good. Our team embraced various roles, from marshalling the course and handing out finish tokens to expertly managing the funnel. We had an absolute blast cheering on every single walker and runner including several members of the GoodGym team who took on the course themselves!

It was a brilliant, energetic way to celebrate a year of incredible community achievements. Cheers to many more years of getting fit and doing good in Merton!

Well done team and congratulations to Alex and Siobhan on their first Parkrun experience and welcome Siobhan (officially) to the team.

Swapping running gear for aprons to help host the guests, making hot drinks and serving up a delicious three-course meal. The freshly cooked menu included a hearty Caesar salad with roast potatoes, followed by ratatouille, and finished with banana and chocolate pancakes! A true feast!

With plenty of prep and serving to do, the team did a brilliant job ensuring everyone felt welcomed and well-fed.

A great side benefit was managing the leftover produce: we had quite a bit of lettuce and bananas remaining, which we gratefully handed out for the guests to take home. This ensured no food went to waste and gave our guests some fresh ingredients to enjoy later.

Today two of the Taskforce team attended the Kingston & Merton EXPO25. It was a brilliant chance to get face-to-face with numerous businesses, organisations, and individuals to chat all things GoodGym in both Kingston and Merton. The energy was great, and we had so many positive conversations about how we Do Good and Get Fit.

It was great to see some familiar faces, but even better to meet a few people who had heard about us and some who had experienced the team helping with local jobs. Sharing first-hand stories about the difference our runners and volunteers have made reinforced the positive impact we have on the community. We are looking forward to doing more as there were lots of opportunities for follow up

Three GoodGymers embraced the draw of getting active and doing good, heading out into the dark #letsliftthecurfew to support Merton's Community Fridge.

It was a somewhat chaotic clean-up with lots to do, organise and clean. Our trio rolled up their sleeves and systematically worked through the boxes, recycling and rubbish, proving that a small team can make a huge impact. A huge welcome and well done to Kathryn on your first mission, and hopefully see you again soon.

What a bittersweet but brilliant session today! We successfully banished the mid-week blues by getting out and finishing the work in Mrs. R's garden.

While we're sad this was the last session, the transformation has been amazing! Our final jobs involved tidying and clearing the last patch, leaving the entire garden cleared and tidy.

The true success, however, is Mrs. R. She has really benefited from our various visits and was clearly enjoying getting outside and involved in the work herself. Thanks to our efforts, she now feels confident and able to keep on top of the maintenance going forward! 💪

This is always a favourite task — and with plenty of sign-ups, it’s clear why! We needed all hands on deck to blitz the Hawker Centre’s soft play area and get it sparkling clean for the local families who use it so much.

We split into three teams to tackle different areas:

• Claire’s team took on the mighty ball pit — emptying it out and reaching every nook and cranny to make sure it was dust - and plaster-free.

• Julie’s group rolled up their sleeves to clean chairs, tables, high chairs and the outer spaces, including the multi-sensory room.

• Emma’s crew scaled the soft play structure, climbing through tunnels and down slides to sanitise all the high-touch areas with anti-bac spray.

This is a much-loved community space — many of us at the task tonight have fond memories of bringing our own children here — so it felt extra special to give something back. Families and little ones will now be able to enjoy a cleaner, safer, and brighter environment to play in.

Supporting This Girl Can

Tonight’s task also shone a light on Sport England’s This Girl Can campaign — an inspiring initiative that encourages women to be active in ways that work for them, no matter their age, background or ability.

This year, This Girl Can is going bigger and bolder, and we’re proud that GoodGym is part of the movement. Together, we’re raising awareness and taking real steps towards making outdoor exercise safer and more welcoming for women.

We showed our support by writing empowering messages on a large banner, to champion the cause!

And of course… we had the run!

In true GoodGym spirit, our evening wouldn’t be complete without some running! We clocked up around 3km there and back to the Quaker Centre, enjoying some great company along the way.

A fantastic task, a great cause, and brilliant teamwork — GoodGym Kingston at its best!