At GoodGym Wandsworth we have a lot in common with the Scouts. We're resourceful, especially when we have a task with a lack of tools (anyone remember emptying an Olympic size sand pit with kids' spades?). We're always prepared (usually with baked goods). We even have our own set of badges.

So we were more than ready to go and lend a hand at Battersea Scout Hut last night,especially as it was a toasty inside task.

We started off with some warm ups and, inspired by the Winter Olympics, and a guess at which country historically has performed best. Well done to all of those who said Norway! A small but mighty winter warrior.

We had time for a little extra mileage to warm ourselves up, so set off on a scenic route to the Scout hall, arriving a little while later to find Scout master Peter waiting for us.There was plenty to do to keep the hall safe,welcoming and clean for local users. We wiped walls, hoovered carpets, gleamed taps, washed skirting boards and cleaned away handprints. Great job everybody, the place was sparkling by the time we were done.

We wanted to take advantage of a lovely inside space, so moved upstairs to the function room for our fitness session which last night was all about core values. We did plank jumps, corkscrews, hollow holds, dead bugs and more to help build those abs of steel.

Next week we are back at Larkhall park to help with various jobs at this lovely park, and we will be celebrating Pancake day with a social afterwards at the local Wetherspoons with - pancakes! All welcome.

This weekend there is also the opportunity to prep and deliver hot food to vulnerable families and the week after a great community mission at Unigate woods. Help spread the GG love this February!

Volunteers really went out on a limb at Woodfield Pavilion, rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck in to some poplar planting with true grit (and plenty of dirt). From digging holes that were un-be-leaf-ably stubborn, to carefully planting young saplings and building sturdy protection barriers, the team proved they’re a cut above when it comes to growing good things for the future. It was a hands-on, down-to-earth effort that will help these trees branch out safely for years to come — a solid day’s work that definitely deserves a round of a-trees-iation.