A few GoodGym members agreed to do some litter picking in the month of December. Cigarette butts are always a problem particularly around benches really tricky to pick up as I have found. Thanks to those that have sent some pictures. We will be doing it again for January hope you can sign up.

Hey happy new year Paul

Here's some photos from the Leicester bunch Mel, Nick and Jimmy,

Nick said- Half a bag of rubbish, half a bag of cans and bottles for the December Anytime Litterpick. A bit windy.

My photo is a pic of my little one in the museum where you had to write something you can do to help the environment, which then made her want to litter picked the park afterwards along with my husband who I'll add on the register too.

Thanks for this, the Leicester bunch love a task they can do theirselves.

Many thanks

Sarah Horner

Hello Paul,

Just reporting on my litter picking this month.

I also focused on the area close to my block. There was so much litter around I was pretty shocked 🫢. There was plenty to address.

A photo from the task attached.

Best, Gosia

This November, GoodGym members were invited to make a difference in their local communities by doing a bit of litter picking whenever and wherever they could. Armed with gloves, bags, and an eye for stray trash, volunteers took to parks, beaches, and streets to help tidy up and share their stories.

I took part on Chesil Beach in Dorset while walking my dog, Gus. It didn’t take long to fill a bag with rubbish collected along the shore and on the way back. Among the usual suspects—plastic bottles, disposable milk cartons, and tangled fishing lines caught in seaweed—I found two identical yellow Wellington boots for the same foot! It’s a mystery—where are the matching right boots?

A huge thank you to everyone who joined in this initiative. Your efforts have made a visible impact, and the photos and comments you’ve shared showcase the incredible variety of locations and litter unearthed. From city streets to coastal paths, every piece picked up makes a difference.

This simple act not only helps the environment but is also surprisingly fun. Whether you’re walking the dog, on your commute, or out for a run, a little litter picking can turn an ordinary outing into something purposeful.

We’re continuing the challenge for December! Why not bring along friends or family, snap a photo, and share your experience? It’s a small act that can lead to a big change.

Thank you again for being part of this movement to keep our communities clean and beautiful. Let’s see what quirky finds December brings!

A few GoodGym members decided to do some litter picking in their local area. I joined up with fellow Goodgym Member Daniel to do some paired litter picking in a particularly bad area of Barnet. Check out some of the other photos and messages.

With GoodGym we litter pick fast, Clearing rubbish that’s left or amassed, It’s good for the mind, And the planet combined, Leaving us fit and refreshed at last!

Hi Paul. Sally and I did this month's paired plogging yesterday. Didn't take long as lots of plastic bottles containing dubious liquids soon filled up our bags. Ugh! We jogged into Regent's park afterwards to see the Frieze sculptures.

Have tagged Goodgymbarnetactive in our Insta stories😎

Back to the bee roads of Blackheath this month and a mile loop round one of the larger fields that I often use for intervals, it it bordered by the A2 and a couple of other less busy roads. There was a lot more than last time I did it, around three bin bags full, mainly takeaway rubbish, presumably thrown out of car windows. On a positive note there were still far more wild flowers and mushrooms than rubbish.

Paul Browning

A few of us made s commitment to litter picking at any time and place in the month of September.

I left it to the last but one day. Picking up. Litter in local green spaces with my trusty litter picker. I also walked my dog and the same time! Simples!

Tonight was another big night of celebrations as we kicked off with a round of applause for Amy W's 30th Birthday. The applause didn't last long though as it got Fergie the dog over-excited, so we then did a big round of jazz hands for all the weekend runners, especially Rich who completed the Lake District Mountain Trail whilst the rest of us were busy eating sausage rolls and drinking Gin at the Marathon du Malton. But the biggest cheer of the night was reserved for Barbara who has been part of GG York since day one and earlier in the week had completed her 600th(!) good deed. What a legend! 🎉

We then numbered off by naming our favourite style of potato featuring hash browns, curly fries and roasties. Then it was off to the task with Ed leading the meaning group, backmarked by Claire. Nikki, Amy W and Tess were the walking group whilst Vicky and Abi run/walked. After a brief pause for some wall squats we arrived at the task to be greeted by Maeve from St Nicks who set us off promptly with scything, raking and digging to spruce up this area of New Walk. Amy H and Tess were having their first scything experience so received a bot of extra tuition from Maeve whilst the old pros were hacking away like there was no tomorrow.

I feel like I should be topless doing this - Rich

The cuttings soon piled up and the dumping area was a fair trek away so we set off some speedy folk to be in charge of shifting the cuttings using a tarp, a wheelbarrow and also a ton bag on top of a plank with some coasters on it. Unfortunately it did mean that there was a bit of hanging around at the end of the task, but that gave us some time to sing happy birthday to Amy W whilst doing some birthday squats. In fact, there was enough time to do it twice so Vicky could record us!

Then it was off to Tower Gardens for tonight's fitness. This time out we played a game of rock, paper, scissors that involved jumping forward when you win or going back to the start if you lost. In classic GoodGym style half the people absolutely nailed it whilst confusion reigned over the over half. After several games (more than enough time to get a handle on the rules) Abigail and the boys were declared the overall winners despite some dubious jumping going on.

Whilst all this was happening Michal had also arrived with a cake delivery to compliment the delicious brownies that Babs had brought along, so there was no shortage of sweet treats available when we got back to CVS. We then said it our goodbyes whilst some people headed off to the pub