We were tasked with moving 4 heavy trees from a garden to Rowntree Park. The trees were kindly donated by the residents but we needed to help move them as they were heavy.

We arrived and to our surprise there were 6 trees, and they were big, very big! We weren't put off however and got to work removing the trees from the very heavy pots and borrowing them down to the park. We may have made a mess, but we managed to make headway.

After the heavy graft, and some creative "root pruning" (his words, not ours), we managed to move 5. Unfortunately one was too big and heavy to move. It didn't matter however as the resident was very happy and Rowntree Park now has new trees for decoration.

Tonight we had another bumper turnout to help at Holgate Allotments.

We started by welcoming new comers Denis and Janeto their first group session. We then celebrated Debs 300th good deed by adorning her with the fabulous cape of good deeds. Great work Debs

Debs, Pete and Nikki then set off in a walking group whilst the rest of us warmed up. We then headed off with Ed at the front and Vicky back marking.

When we arrived we were faced with a huge pile of woodchip to be spread on the paths. Containers and wheelbarrows were scarce so a few folk went off to find other vessels, returning with buckets, crates, bags and even traffic cones! With enough to keep everyone busy and some very enthusiastic running we quickly reduced the pile, and Helen from the allotments was delighted!

We then ended with a fun game of grab the tea towel then a run home via some hill reps.

And thank you to Jenna and Nick for the delicious home make treats back at base!

Great buzz tonight! Well done everyone!

A swift change of plan resulted in tasks being switched to make the best use of the morning considering the weather & those GoodGymers who were there. (Heslington Parkrun was cancelled & a number were helping at Knavesmire parkrun, so would be arriving later.) Leanne, Lucy, Mitch, Claire & Al tied guards onto trees to stop them being blown away. Lucy was initially in charge of the scissors & string, but as the pieces became invisible when put down on the grass we all ended up cutting our own. Quote of the morning, "Has anyone got a hard implement?" sent Al scurrying to find a hammer... Ed & Amy came along after Parkrun & tied more guards in place before popping over to see the rest of the crew at the Tiny Forest.

On a bright & icy morning many GoodGymers appeared from many directions at many locations but ended the morning together with cake in the sun (what could be better?) Frozen woodchip was shovelled & bagged up at the park & ride. After emptying his van of a bath & taking it up to the Tiny Forest (TF) , Neil rescued the bags taking them to the TF. Fortunately this coincided with more GGers arriving and so the bags were carried up the hill and their contents strewn along the path. Meanwhile others were being creative, building a compost bin out of pallets. Yet others skated on the frozen bath pond, breaking the ice & allowing the birds access to water. A really productive morning, thanks to everyone for mucking in.