Tue 23rd Jun at 6:30pm
Colchester Report written by Helen
In support of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, 7 goodgymers carried out a Beewalk; gathering data on bumblebee populations in Colchester’s Castle Park. Welcoming new members, Sarah and Alexandra, Helen briefed everyone on the purpose of the project and about bee identification. A perfect hot summer evening in the park, we set off from the bandstand on the 2km transect walk. Bronwyn recorded the sightings we all made identifying various species, their caste and population. All Goodgymers chatted about what they were observing whether bee species or plant or flower type; we all learnt new information about common things around us. Stu uploaded the data gathered onto the beewalk database to add much needed support for this wonderful, much needed animal that is becoming increasingly uncommon in our changing world. Anyone can get involved in this citizen science project by following the link https://beewalk.org.uk
Tuesday 9th June

Sarah Fenn earned their community cape by completing their first community mission.
Sarah completed a community mission. Instead of watching TV or lying in bed, Sarah was out there making their community a better place to be. For making that choice they have earned the community cape.
Tuesday 9th June

Sarah Fenn has done their first good deed with GoodGym.
Sarah is a now a fully fledged GoodGym runner. They've just run to do good for the first time. They are out there making amazing things happen and getting fit at the same time.
Tue 9th Jun at 7:00pm
Colchester Report written by Louise (She/her)
3 GoodGymers swept, mopped and vaccumed the FoodBank floor.
Great to meet Sarah, who straight away got stuck in sweeping the warehouse and vacuuming the office area, making it a nicer environment for the staff and volunteers to come into tomorrow.
We'll be back at the FoodBank again at the start of July, next week is a litter pick in town.