Mo, Samantha, Marjorie joined the Friends of Lesnes Abbey and Woods (FOLAW) for their monthly conservation session yesterday.

This was Marjorie's first ever GoodGym task and here's how she found it...

"My first volunteering session at Lesnes Abbey Woods was a really positive experience. The group was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and respectful, making it easy to get involved and work together.

During the session, we helped remove bracken and wild honeysuckle from the heathland to give the heathers more space and light to thrive, supporting the conservation of this important habitat.

It was very rewarding, and I enjoyed contributing to the local environment alongside such a great team led by Marc from FOLAW".

It's great to have you as part of Team GG Bexley, Marjorie. And well done everyone for your hard work 💚🌿🌱.

Two Bexley GoodGymers volunteered at Avery Hill parkrun this morning.

While Peter was on timekeeper duties, I was helping with barcode token scanning and recording runners’ results after they finished.

Despite the hot weather, I did my best to stay focused and helped to keep the finish area organised and running smoothly.

It was great to support the event and encourage runners after a tough run in the heat.

Mo and I volunteered with the Friends of Lesnes Abbey and Woods, helping with litter picking to keep the area clean and welcoming for visitors.

While there, I also took part in geo-caching around the park - fun teamwork as we explored the area.

This monthly litter pick is a rewarding way to get a dose of fresh air and a notch up a good step count, with a bunch of friendly locals. Why not join us at the next one?

This morning Kam and Peter joined the hi-viz team of volunteers at Avery Hill parkrun.

Parkrun simply wouldn't happen without its army of volunteers each week, and while anyone can lend a hand, volunteering under the GoodGym banner gives you an extra sense of community spirit and local pride.

What better reason to get up and out on a Saturday morning? Fresh air, friendly faces, and feel-good vibes. It's better than caffeine for kick-starting your weekend, but there is always a nice coffee on offer at the café afterwards!