Catching the light

On a balmy October evening there was a change to the usual meeting place and we all convened directly at Heene Cemetery for our last visit of the year to assist Peter,Sue and the friends of Heene Cemetery with some much needed leaf and

This walled and fenced graveyard saw its first recorded burial in 1874, and its last in 1977. It was closed to the general public in 1973. In 1992 it was designated a Site of Conservation Importance as old meadow land. From 1995 until 2008 The Sussex Wildlife Trust maintained the cemetery with quarterly cycles of clearance, and in 2015 The Friends of Heene Cemetery was set up to establish a programme of restoration. Fast forward to 2017 to when GoodGym started volunteering which has now rolled into 4 visits in 2018.

The Cutting Crew

Belinda and Michelle wasted no time in raking and loading wheelbarrows of leaves whilst Nick set about the cutting and trimming of the tree branches that had been cut down during the day.

Big shout out and a very welcome back to Roisin. Reaaly great to see tht smiling face and energy again. You get the head line pun today which I'm sure no one will understand at GG HQ :)

Gill with tired legs arrived on her bike to do her usual fine pruning !

It was also great to see Paul and Duncan arrive and pile in to the leaf clearing , barrowing, log carrying and cutting.

Don't follow me I'm lost too !

So Barbara got lost in Worthing this evening. She parked the car on the seafront and then proceeded to do a scenic tour of West Worthing and Goring streets . From her description it sound like she way well be in secret training for the Worthing half marathon in February ?! Luckily after a few phone calls she managed to find her car and got to us with enough time to spare to make up for lost time with great energy and humour despite her weary legs!

Sorry I'm a little latte

It was a complete delight to welcome Jemmie who brought Tamsin too :) Jemmie who was super keen jumped out for some quick tool and broom action whilst we were winding up the task.

Sweep success

As ever the team work worked flat out until it got dark . Thank goodness for the earlier start this evening.

Quote of the night has to go to Belinda who, whilst tidying up and looking at the huge pile of leaves , quite innocently and totally unaware of her pun, said ' Have we buried anyone under the leaves?' Ha ha. Nice one B !

We had a couple of group photos and a vote of thanks from Sue and Peter for all the help we have given this year. With a promise to return in March 2018 and a wave good bye to Gill too who cycled off into the sunset, the group headed off for the run and fitness session on the seafront ( deja vu for Barbara!! )

Gait balls of fire

With the 30 day November Burpee challenge approaching fast,pre event training started tonight.

The team started with 4 squats , 4 burpees and 2 lampost sprints and gradually increased the number of squats and burpees between the sprints until they all looked pretty exhausted. We called it a day and everyone disappeared off in different directions ( as quick as they could before the burpees recommenced! )

Top marks for effort to Jemmie who appeared to be the most enthusiastic of the whole group with some fantastic running . Trainers next please Mummy !

Roisin and I ran on a bit with Belinda towards the pier before a cheery farewell to B and we headed back through the town and back to our start point at the cemetery.

Next week we are working with Lisa and Claire from Breathing spaces. I will be in contact with the meeting point as I know they are hoping for a wood chip delivery from te rangers at May Close so that we can finish what we started there

Next social

Next Monday is Belinda's birthday so we are planning to raise a glass at 7:45pm at the Cow and Oak on Brighton Road. If you cant make the task but can make the drink you are very welcome but hope to see as many of you as possible.

Have a great week everyone :)

Julia