After a shake start (GoodGymmers arrived earlier than the organisers!), roles were assigned and then the wait began for the walkers to arrive at the halfway point where the three of us made encouraging sounds, waved pompom and directed the walkers onwards. Everyone was in good spirits (despite a few getting lost...) and really pleased to be part of a fundraiser that raised over £30,000. Note for next time: take mosquito spray! The forest is alive!!

This session was a nice (technically) indoor tasking, helping the GreenHouse Project organise their shed.

It is always a pleasure to complete a task and be able to see the fruits of your labour. That was definitely the case at Trencherfield Allotments, where some teamwork and clever tetris-style planning by Charlotte who was able to get into all the nooks and crannies and create space seemingly out of nowhere !

Definitely one of our shorter tasks, we were in and out within 45 mins and opted for a stroll back towards Stratford where Ramon shared some very useful tips for tight calves, quads and plantar fasciitis If you'd like a free consultation, you'd better catch him at the next session!

Two determined Goodgymmers (Ruby and Sarah) met the lovely Penny, Miranda and Sara from Church Hill Road Community Gardeners, Walthamstow, and successfully wrestled a very stubborn giant New Zealand Flax Plant (Phormium) into submission! The "monster plant" had gone somewhat rampant in the Shernall Road corner of the community garden, and on the advice of the RHS, needed to be removed from the rockery. Ruby, Sara and Sarah dug, chopped and heaved until the giant phormium was successfully uprooted! Vanquishing the monster was hugely satisfying, and Penny seemed both thrilled and relieved that it had been safely removed to make space for a greater variety of loveliness in that little spot of the rockery. Goodgym/Church Hill Road Gardeners 1: Phormium 0!

Today saw us return to Pumphouse Museum in Walthamstow where we are helping to create a workshop for the public.

Firstly, Sean who is running the project, had us go to his main workshop to collect some equipment that will be needed in the new space.

We then painted some cupboard doors and started clearing unwanted items from the room.

Ruby went outside to help sweep up in front of the seating which are made from old underground trains.

We then had Pizza for lunch which had us getting up know each other better.

After lunch, Louise attached door handles (which Sean had made with his 3D printer) to cupboards whilst Jay supported with some cutting of wood to make tables.

The Pumphouse team are aiming to get all the work done by Easter and so have many volunteering opportunities for the community as well as Goodgym members. There are two more opportunities available this Wednesday and Thursday in the Goodgym listings to not only help but check out this cool space located in Walthamstow.