6 GoodGymers caught some good deeding vibes amidst London’s festive fare!

Settled in the heart of Piccadilly sits St James’s Church.

At this time of year, it is a favourite of tourists and Londoners alike (arriving for carols and services aplenty), and we had to bustle our way through the crowds to arrive on time last night.

Yet we were soon off and away to a peaceful garden, where this special group — of Alex, Charlie, Imogen, Kush (new to GoodGym — a huge welcome!), and Steve — made a wonderful difference.

Huge and bountiful trees border this green space, and they’ve been shedding their summer coats since October. Our task was to rake the lawns and sweep the paths, clearing the leaves for good for another year.

The brilliant Catherine from Green City Projects was our host, and alongside her we turned a leaf strewn garden into a clear, safe, and tidy spot in just 60 minutes.

Thank you, everyone! Here’s to next time!

I spent 90 minutes with Mrs N today, helping to clean and reorder her flat. I shifted some heavy boxes, rearranged furniture and organised several cupboards to make the space more open and easier for her to move around.

As we worked, we chatted about her life and it was lovely to hear more of her story and connect over a shared enjoyment of music and art. The time passed quickly as the flat gradually transformed into a calmer, more spacious environment.

By the end of the visit, Mrs N was sitting comfortably on the sofa I’d repositioned, smiling to herself as she took in all the new space around her.

It felt like a small but meaningful change and I left feeling grateful for the chance to help make her home feel lighter and more comfortable.