Our lovely sunny group run took us to Slades Farm, a community garden nestled around the back of Bournemouth University. We welcomed back Pia, really happy we didn't scare you away! And it was great to have Soren with us, hopefully for a couple of weeks whilst he is down in Bournemouth for a few more weeks with work. Dan brought Hae along and the route wasn't great for them. Next week is shorter and so is the group run the following week, please come back again then!!!

It was just under 4km there in the end and the route was predominantly uphill...which isn't ideal as it was really warm and muggy, despite sticking to shaded roads covered by beautiful trees! When we arrived Theresa was on hand and ready to put us straight to work. The vegetable patch was in desperate need of watering so Tom, Miffy, Laura and Soren filled water containers and lugged them with a wheelbarrow to then fill up watering cans to then water the patches. They were even treated to some flowers and leaves!!!

The rest of the gang were on bramble cutting duties...and tick patrol....everyone got stuck in and were really eager until Pia came across an unwanted guest...luckily she spotted it and Andrew was on hand to offer his credit card, Pia swiftly and safely removed the little critter!! Make sure you all check your bodies please!!

The run home was a lot nicer as the temperature had dropped and most of the route was downhill. Nice to see Caprice, Neil, Soren and Laura push the last bit backk to base, a mean hill with some nasty steps to finish you off!

Well done everyone, a great turnout and lots of friendly faces. Next week we're just around the corner either at Body Positive or Hope Housing. Will confirm over the next week!

Have a great rest of the week!! And enjoy your dinner tomorrow evening...not jealous at all!!!

We were supposed to be painting fences this evening but because of the downpour in the afternoon we had to cancel that, much to everyone's disappointment!! We will have to wait until next week...and besides the gardens needed the rain a little and it has been really nice and warm, so we can't complain...

We welcomed back Ross this evening after he'd been away for what felt like an eternity!! Don't do that again Ross!

And we also welcomed Tom to his first group run. We have Miffy to thank for him joining us this evening, she finally managed to persuade him to come along, we are very grateful. The more the merrier!

We used the opportunity to instead tidy up the beach, which needed some attention after all the good weather we've been having...lots of people enjoying our gorgeous beaches...then a little too eager to leave things behind!

We ran to Boscombe Pier and pushed the last km until our lungs and thighs were burning. Once everyone had gathered we passed out bags and got down to combing the beach...We managed to find a knife....a fork....vodka bottle....surfboard fin....sand moulds for kids....three, one turtle, a dinosaur and a ship.....bbqs.....and a small play spatula!!!

That was the fun stuff, there was so much plastic wrappers and other rubbish...lots of cigarette buts too. Such a shame. But I'm glad we were able to help the beach out a little.

We ran the last bit back along the shore with the waves lapping at our feet, making for some great shots. You should all become running models!! Look at those smiling faces!

The run back took us through the lovely Bournemouth Gardens and onto the Hill of hell back to Flirt....Laura decided to give Neil a run for his money and pushed him all the way to the end!! Awesome effort you two!!

Can we please send Jodie lots of energy for her Half Marathon in Liverpool this weekend, one of 5 that she is running to raise money for the Encephalitis Society. (Click here)[ https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jodie-brown82] to read about it and support if you can.

Have a great week everyone and see you next week!