Team GG gave the woods and playpark a good litterpick this morning.

We took some time out to go and see the swans who have recently made their nest for this season. They were enjoying the morning sunshine as much as we were.

Samantha had a great find in some sunglasses to help with the glare. Sadly these ones had seen far better days!

We said our goodbyes and that we will see the pond again soon for the Easter egg hunt!

A lot of rubbish had accumulated at this green space - most of it food wrappings; must be a great place for a picnic!

As it's a very small patch, it doesn't take long to make a visible difference!

Katie, Jen, Dave and Andy gave the benches and a hefty cable drum a fresh lick of paint.

Samantha donned her Ghostbusters kit and Jane her bucket and broom and together they disinfected four runs. Then, armed with secateurs and gloves cut down the prickly brambles that were trying to take over.

Dave even found time to fix an extension lead.

We were then rewarded with some playtime with two of most adorable residents!

A post parkrun pick, with treasures aplenty including a net "we'll never get that in the bag" (we did!), some glasses and the obligatory piece of clothing (a glove this time).

The promise of a post pick "pick me up" at Costa meant that we filled one massive Colas bag nice and fast on our diagonal route from Hilsea Cricket Club up to Burrfields Rd.

Good work team!

A sunny, dry course for our 62 participants, including our two great Goodgymers Jen and Katie!

Samantha cheered them on, DJ Andy provided music as they passed his marshal point, Dave park walked and Jane scanned barcodes at the finish.