3 good-gymers and two SE7 locals came along to Clean Up Charlton on Sunday morning. We tackled the alleyway behind Frankie & Benny's (always a 'good' spot to find a rubbish tip!), and then did a bit along Bugsby's Way. Hopefully the shoppers that came after our clean-up found the area a little nicer than it was beforehand.

Thanks to Greenwich Council as always for the supply of grey rubbish bags and for collecting the bags, and to everyone who came along. Ben, from Charlton, provided lots of entertainment with his stories of hassling local developers to do their bit to clean up and his efforts to dig out blocked drains!

*Sarah's inspired litter-pun!

@GoodGymGreenwich met @CleanUpCharlton to show the streets of SE7 a little love. One hour, three bags, a suitcase, a tripod and something-highly-suspect in a small packet later we'd tackled some patches along the Woolwich Road and discovered Covid-era detrius under the shrubbery at the back of Lidl (plenty more to do there) - three bags duly left for Royal Greenwich Council.

Another highlight was being thanked by lovely 'Lviss' - a nature-loving, eco-conscious local, fellow litter-picker, poet and Insta-influencer! Cat and Fliss now posted and tagged for posterity on @LvissDavid. Do give him a follow! #lovewhereyoulive

This week we met in Woolwich for a little river run to join ranks with Fliss and a few from the Woolwich Arsenal 5k litter picking group! It was heartening to not find too much litter but we still collected a few bags betweeen all of us. I always enjoy litter picking because it gives you the chance for a good chat.

Good work team. Next week we're joining the Camden group with a social afterwards. Sign up here.

Until next time!