Andy and Nadia turned up at Mayford Meadows to meet the We Act Woking Biodiversity group, to remove some tree covers along Hoe Stream.

As they got started, Andy and Nadia worked alongside the We Act group, actively removing tree covers and enhancing the area's aesthetic appeal. The group's efforts were focused on creating a more inviting and beautiful space for the community. 🌾

Having learned that these tree covers had been in the area for around 20 years, through their collective efforts, the group successfully transformed the area, making it a more enjoyable space for everyone, and letting the trees enjoy a plastic free environment. 💚

The collaboration between We Act and GoodGym proved to be a winning combination as always, bringing people together and making a positive impact on the community.

Having been nominated as leader yesterday, Julie rushed to the task to ensure she was at the foodbank on time.

If only she'd checked the email she would have realised that it was actually a group run so while she waited for the customers to leave and started hoovering, the rest of the gang were waiting for her at the Leisure Centre. Despite the delay, Nadia, Anne, Andy and Kirsty had a good run and arrived in perfect time to get cracking with the mops.

The floors were soon a lot cleaner thanks to more hoovering by Andy and eagle-eyed Kirsty spotted some pot plants in need of some tlc.

This task always flies by and after the obligatory photo half-way up the stairs, we ran back towards the Leisure Centre.

Thanks to all the Goodgymers for their hard work, and looking forward to our next tasks on Sunday 27th.

*Alpine Loop Hill Training 🏃‍♀️ *

Big welcome to Robert who attended his first GG session, and what a session to attend 🤣

A superb turn out from Woking GoodGym for a hill training session. I'm sure we would have changed our minds if we knew what we had in store. Wayne told us there were only a few hills but I counted at least 27. Up was hard going in the warm evening and on the gravel but going down was even worse😩 . There was a lot more walking than running, at least from me, but I think we were all glad to take a break to avoid the army trucks doing their driving training 🚚. We happily welcomed Robert to his first session with us and what a one to pick! Thank you to Anne for caring for everyone on the downhill 🗻sections and go Wayne for not getting us lost. Nadia did a great job with the warm up, safety briefing and keeping everyone together. 🪾 Well done to Katie, Alys, Melanie, Julie and Andy too for conquering the hills in good spirits. 🌳The company certainly made the hills more bearable. Lastly, a thank you to Julie for the puns in the report title.

The GoodGym team gathered at St John’s Lye to tackle the invasive laurel plants taking over the area.

Andy and Nadia ran to the location covering about 2.5km. 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏼

Wayne and Anne arrived fresh from supporting the junior parkrun, ready to lend a hand. 🪏🪚

Working together, the team cleared a large section of laurel near the stream, helping to improve biodiversity and open up the woodland. 🪾🪵

The event was a great example of teamwork, with everyone contributing their energy and enthusiasm. Their efforts made a real difference to the local green space and supported the Woking Biodiversity team, part of WEAct Woking.