The weather favoured Goodgym and the friendly volunteers at Foundry Wood. A wildlife haven in the middle of Leamington Spa, we quickly got to work to clear the paths from the plants and weeds growing now that the warmer weather has appeared.

We cleared the pond of sticks thrown in by visitors and could see the many insects and creatures that make the pond their home more clearly, there were plenty of newts!

There were volunteers of all ages and everyone was very welcoming and friendly. As we were busy raking, pulling weeds, and trimming back the vegetation, there was pizza being made for after our session.

Overall, it was a lovely day and as we walked back through the paths we could really see a difference. Well done, everyone!

GoodGym Warwick & Leamington turned up the community spirit (and the step count) with a focused hour of action in Top Park—proof that small bursts of effort can make a big visual difference.

[Lourdes] & I teamed up with Friends of Christchurh & In just 60 minutes, the team got stuck into:

🌱 Weeding the path edges, clearing out weeds and restoring clean lines 🧹 Sweeping pathways, leaving the park tidier and more welcoming

What started as a slightly overgrown stretch quickly transformed into a neat, cared-for space that everyone can enjoy. The difference was immediate—and very satisfying.

Beyond the task itself, it was a classic GoodGym session: friendly faces, a shared purpose, and that post-task buzz that comes from doing something tangible for the local community. Served up with some beautiful flapjacks and well earned coffee

Top work from everyone involved 💚

Today, Lourdes and I successfully completed a leaflet delivery task in the Lillington area of Leamington Spa on behalf of Myton Hospices. The aim of the task was to promote their upcoming Moonlight Walk event and help raise awareness within the local community.

Together, we delivered approximately 250 leaflets, covering a wide residential area. Conditions were favourable, allowing us to maintain a steady pace and ensure thorough coverage of the designated streets. We were mindful to deliver leaflets respectfully and securely, ensuring they were posted appropriately.

In addition to the delivery itself, we travelled to and from the start location on foot, bringing our total distance to around 7 miles between us. This added an extra fitness boost to the mission while keeping things sustainable and in the spirit of GoodGym.

The task was a great opportunity to support an important local cause while staying active and engaging with the community. The Moonlight Walk is a key fundraising event for Myton Hospices, and it felt rewarding to contribute towards increasing its visibility.

Overall, the mission was completed efficiently and successfully, with strong teamwork and a positive impact.

Runners:

Stacey Lourdes

Outcome: ✔ 250 leaflets delivered ✔ Event awareness increased within the local community

Reflection: A straightforward but impactful task—great to see how small actions like leaflet delivery can support vital community services.