We got our creative heads on at GoodGym Waltham Forest tonight, with a visit to a pillar of the local community, The Mill. With Halloween just around the corner, our job was to help prepare for the annual children's party that celebrates all things spooky. Among other things, our job was to prepare some of the main attributes for 100 Spider Hats that party goers will get to make.

100 spiders means 800 legs! Thankfully, these arachnids were to be endowed with just one pair of eyes, but that still meant 200 eyes needed cutting out too!

Our task setter up supremo at The Mill is Natasha, and she had done an admirable job preparing for and briefing us for the task. With refreshments on hand and equipment all laid out nicely on a large table, everyone got cracking immediately and in no time everyone had more legs than a bucket of chicken.

The great thing is that we are back at the same place next week for a return fixture. Whether you were there and want to see it through or if you missed out and want to be part of this amazing project, make sure you come along and sign-up here

This year's Halloween Party at The Mill is on Saturday 26th October so if you have some kids and you fancy a visit, it is sure to be the best party in town.

We were at old favourite St Mary's Churchyard last night for a spot of gardening. St Mary's is not far from our base, but what it lacks in miles, it makes up in elevation! So we were all suitably warmed up when we arrived to be greeted by Tim, Walthamstow's very own Monty Don.

Our ranks of green-fingered taskmasters were swelled by first-timer, Emma and second timer, Kathryn, both making excellent running and tasking contributions to the evening.

With an excellent array of tools to choose from strimmers were harnessed, mowers were started and barrows were braced. Suitably equipped, everyone was ready to go into battle with the horde of unruly weeds that had invaded the churchyard.

To the sound of the church bells the good folks in the church took their vespers while the GoodGymers outside raked their nettles. Under a still baking sun, plenty got done, presently it was time to down tools and pick up drills. We went for three times three slow, medium and fast sprints. Some seriously zippy speed and great running form was on show by all. Pretty soon hearts were racing and we were jogging back downhill and to base.

Well done everyone, another fantastic effort. Join us again next week for more making the world a better place.

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We gathered together in the warmth of the Mirth on a cold, blustery Wednesday evening contemplating our upcoming run in the rain. We had the pleasure of welcoming Kathryn to the Goodgym family!

After a warm-up and introductions, Ruari led the way to Tottenham Marshes - a new task 2.5 km away. It's a lovely expanse of grassland and wildflower meadows and supports an array of species , including Kestrals, Wasp Spiders as well as Sand Martin in the summer months. It's also common to see cyclists and dog walkers making use of the Lee Valley Towpath, which extends 26 miles from London all the way to Ware.

5 Goodgymers ran 5 km to help to maintain the footpaths and keep them clear of litter. We searched and scoured the area for litter, with the help of our new furry four-legged friend, Ruari's Dog Dalton. Along the way we were particularly surprised to find the remnants of half an english breakfast - a cartoon of eggs and a rather battered can of baked beans - although unfortunately they were quite passed their expiry dates.

After half an hour, we returned the litter pickers to their hiding place and left the rubbish, ready to be collected in the morning. To avoid freezing we made a hasty retreat back to base.

Well done everyone and thank you for welcoming me to Waltham Forest - you collected an impressive amount of litter in such a short space of time! I hope to see you all again soon.