After a wonderful holiday it was great to be back with my fellow GoodGymers. 10 of us met at our usual spot in Leisure World and Ian provided a brilliant update of the weekends running events –with many of the Colchester GoodGym family taking part in the Langham 10k on Sunday. There were some brilliant times and a few PBs, well done to everyone who took part.

After a quick warm up, we headed off through the park to Colchester First Site. Eddie was enjoying some well-earned time off after a long shift so instead we were met by his lovely colleague Megan. First Site had asked for us to help them by clearing some overgrown bushes on the front lawn and so we grab our equipment and set about our task.

Bob came fully prepared, whipping out his extendable saw before setting to work, chopping some of the thicker branches. Vanessa, Katherine, Emily and Ian then dragged the branches over the wheelie bin and began chopping them in to smaller pieces whilst Louise, Jade, Chrissie and Suzzie all set about the smaller branches. It was hard work but satisfying to see what a big difference we made in such a short period. The light was fading fast and eventually the time came and we had to leave. We headed off back through the park and to the outdoor gym where we did our fitness session. 1 minute bursts on each piece of equipment before rotating round.