We were back at the Bath Organic Community Garden today, where we now have a monthly slot. It was a beautiful crisp morning: snowdrops and crocus’ were looking vibrant, which was very welcome after all the rain. Everyone was in good spirits and after a debrief on the tasks for the morning we got stuck in. Emily and Cos took on the task of cleaning the poly tunnels, using an organic liquid that smelt of vinegar. Fish and chips anyone? They smashed through this and managed to scrub the solution over two sizeable tunnels in the two hours we were there. Once applied, this will kill all the algae and prevent the build up of grime which means the sun can get through to the plants inside! When we get any sun…

The rest of the group, Ruth, Meyrick and Kate, went to the apple orchard to do some pruning. We were given some good instructions (and some scary tools) on the bits of the tree that needed to be removed, but we were all a little bit tentative when left to our own devices, worried we’d remove the wrong bits of the tree! But we did our best which is all we can ask and managed to trim some bits off.

The morning was a success, and we were rewarded with the little tea break half way through; tea and homemade cakes in abundance. Even a cheeky Robin popped in to steal crumbs from our table.

Another great morning, everyone!

3 GoodGym-ers met up for a social jog/run/walk and chat at Bath's Riverside Elizabeth Park. Distance was added to Strava and we even tried out the outdoor gym equipment! More social run sessions to come in 2026 so watch this space!

Four cheery Goodgymmers arrived not long after sunrise on a damp January morning to help marshal the Brickfields Park parkrun. We donned hi-viz and were briefed by run director Andy before carrying our signs, first aid kit (happily not needed) and turnaround cone along to our various positions on the course. Once the parkrun was underway we cheered on the runners and walkers, helping to keep everyone on track while enjoying the lovely community spirit always to be found at parkrun! There were 247 finishers today but the event couldn't have gone ahead without the 36 volunteers! We'll be returning again soon, hope you can join us next time!

Myself, Meyrick and Bennath embraced the grey, dampness of last Sunday morning and helped out in the community garden. We met with the chair of Alice Park, who gave the exciting news that the park has been gifted a Sycamore Gap tree sapling, one of just 49 in existence. We were asked to help smarten up a tree guard which will protect the sapling. We sanded off the old peeling paint, while Bennath also multi -tasked with some compost turning, and then gave the guard a coat of shiny new paint.

We have been invited back on Saturday 21st February for the official planting of the famous sapling, which will be planted in honour of local looked after children.

Hope to see you there!