Our usual Tuesday group run and changes of location for our litterpick for LAGER Can - Ealing Parks Great British Spring Clean(13-29 March 2026) .Originally we were meant to go to Hanwell but it changed to Haven Green near Ealinng Broadway station which was literally just opposite our meeting point. 3 GoodGym Angels on LAGER CAN Duty tonight and the cold wind did not stop them. We still decided to do a small run after a nice warm up. Went around the area running to then start litterpicking in the park before the Heavens would open. We dodged the rain. Conor, Katarina and Steph Ducat went for a little slice of litter-picking heaven. The 3 helpers managed nearly 2 full bags of litter which mainly consisted of food wrappers, drinks, vapes, newspapers and take away food bags. The trio were thanked by a person walking nearby to acknowledge their Spring mission.

Since GoodGymers totally obliterated the woodchip pile next to the Ealing Transition Orchard in February, Lammas Enclosure hasn't seen a new mulch delivery until said GoodGymers put themselves forward for a special mulching task. Having practised woodchopping tree saplings in Walpole Park during winter, they were ready to spread a decent layer of chips in the hidden part of the Transition Garden.

The team of five: Harvey, Kaja, Steph Ducat, Sevan and Kash found and opened a secret gate to the newly planted area - something like the wardrobe leading to Narnia - just with a fox in place of the lion.

It was the first session for Kaja, who astonished everyone with how prepared she was. Not only did she bring gardening gloves, but, noticing a few brambles obstructing the way, she quickly pulled her own pair of cutters and snipped the thorny stems. Impressive! Welcome to GoodGym, Kaja.

The fresh woodchip pile delivered for the mulching task, when disturbed with shovels, released an abundance of steam and a cherry liquor aroma. If you asked Steph, though, he'd tell you the scent was more like black forest cake.

Regardless of how good (or how bad, according to those who didn't enjoy the booze-like fermented notes) the woodchip smelled, by the end of the session, the heap disappeared. Once again, GoodGym destroyed the whole mulch pile in one go, and laid a good woodchip cover in the whole area of planted whips. Fantastic work, everyone!

Next week, we are staying near Ealing Broadway again, and - after an optional hill running session - we are litter picking at Haven Green, as part of LAGER Can's Great British Spring Clean. Steph, who is leading the session, would welcome a few more hands to cover the area. Sign up and make it happen!