It was a task with a bit of added showbiz this Wednesday afternoon as GoodGym Waltham Forest were joined by a cameraman and Jacob, a journalist with the Independent. Jacob had been told by his physio that 2 years of home working has not been good for his health and she suggested he encorporated more cardio exercise into his week. She also thought that the social aspect of GoodGym would be hugely beneficial.

St-Peter-in-the-Forest is a beautiful church on the edge of Epping Forest with a brilliant programme of community activities and they often need GoodGym's support in keeping their vast graveyard clean and tidy. After a few stretches we were off for a gentle jog around the forest while we explained all things GoodGym to Jacob, closely followed Ben the cameraman who was simply trying not to fall in the mud.

Soon we were back at the church with a wheelbarrow full of tools and set to work weeding, pruning and tidying a small remembrance garden. Jacob was having a great time, commenting on how nice it was to be out with other people and that he was enjoying the gardening despite not having the motivation to look after his own at home.

Big shout to Peter, Ruby, Ramon and Julia for coming down and showing off their acting skills.

p.s. I should point out that myself, GoodGym or Jacob have absolutely no affiliation with Jacob Rees-Mogg or the Conservative party. It was simply the best pun my brain could think of late on a Wednesday evening.