On a miserable cold and wet Friday evening, 9 GoodGymers were out raking it in for the good of Heworth Community centre. A squad armed with rakes and tarpaulin cleared a freshly cut grass area and provided much needed mulch for the growing woodland, while another break away group did their best to lay a woodchip path while a storm raged around them

The social option after task was taken by a few happy to brave the short journey to the pub and found a warm and bustling atmosphere along with a pint and some hearty pub grub.

A greatful Community Centre left behind and some good pub banter complete, they all headed off for some warm and dry clothing to watch the storm rage by.

We set up the swap stations, sorted the clothes and chatted to folk who dropped by. There was a steady stream of swappers who were delighted to know they could take as much as they like and all for free! Leanne braved the fresh air after her illness and took a fox hoody home. Jenna found more costumes for her play and James and Vicky practiced their folding techniques. Vicky helped pack it all away again too. It looks like this will be a permanent feature in South Bank. Great news for Swapaholics!

Laura was tippy tappy timekeeping

Barbara was name and number checky

James was fast fingered finish token hander outerer

Sam was clicky snappy barcode scanning

Vicky, David & Neil were pudding promoting on fire with the fliers

Santa suits were worn

parkrunners were supported

Chase the Pud Santa race was promoted

a fun morning!

💃 Ten excellent Goodgymmers came together for the Move Mates ceilidh. A night of dancing and frivolity, it’s certainly one not to miss.

🕺From manning the bar to selling raffle tickets to making up a dance set, us GoodGymmers are versatile in our volunteering skills and enthusiasm.

👋 We were thrilled to welcome Adepemi for her first task with us. Thank you so much for your help tonight, and we’re looking forward to hopefully seeing you again soon.

🎉 We’ve also discovered that incredibly, this was Babs’ 700th good deed! What an achievement, and here’s to many more 🥳

A good turnout this month with five of us helping the volunteers at the clothes swap keep things running smoothly.

Drinks were made, clothes were sorted and put out and a good time was had by all.