This week, we were back at a rather misty and atmospheric Brook Leys parkrun, cheering on the runners and walkers as marshals! 🙌

Both stationed around the lake, Catherine and Caroline were able to cheer on all the active morning people shortly after the start AND not long before the finish. It was lovely to see everyone through from beginning to end 😊

Once everyone had crossed the line, we headed to a nearby cafe to warm up with some outstanding coffee and pastries 🥐☕️

What a wonderful way to welcome the weekend!

🎉 Happy 1 year to Cambridge GoodGym! 🎉

This week marks a year of doing good in Cambridge and we met to celebrate. We love doing good for the community, and tonight was all about a bit of good for the lovely people who make it happen. ♥️

We headed to Cambridge's board room cafe, but we were chatting so much, we didn't get round to playing any games. We heard tales of climbing Mount Fuji, discussed the impacts of poverty on wellbeing, and of course debriefed the traitors final! Quite the eclectic mix.

TaskForce met early to do a little bit of planning, whilst indulging in some delicious milkshakes. It was then great to welcome newer GoodGymers and get to know each other better as Cambridge GoodGym goes from strength to strength.

✨ 1 year on from our first Community Mission in Cambridge, we look forward to what the next year holds!🙌

This morning, GoodGym were helping out at Milton Country parkrun 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Alexandra represented while running and helped with close-down, and Caroline gave the first timers briefing and handed out finish tokens. It was lovely to see people smiling as they completed their first parkrun!

We were excited to learn that there will be a parkrun on new year's day, so watch this space! 🗓

It took two to tidy this week, with GoodGymers heading to Castle School to clear parts of the grounds.

We rolled up our sleeves and got busy sweeping the leaves from the bike store (before picture) and entryway (after picture). 🍂

It was a strong effort and a very satisfying task. We'll be back next month for more 💪

Two Goodgymers - Nick and I - spent a lovely morning helping tidy up this great comunity orchard in preparation for a family event next week. We cleared away some prickly brambles and annoying nettles, making space around the seating areas. We also helped out with planting beans in the adjoining community allotment, harvesting some late potatoes along the way. It was bloomin' marvellous!

What a delight to be out doing some good on a perfect autumnal morning. 🍂

GoodGymers supported parkruns across Cambridge with Alexandra park walking and Catherine supplying finish tokens at Coldham's Common, and Caroline park walking at Milton Country Park.

Caroline celebrated her 10th parkrun volunteering milestone with company as her favourite auntie and favourite mother (self-titled) came all the way from South Wales for their first ever parkrun. Well done team 🙌

Park walking allowed for a different experience, encapsulating the true spirit of parkrun: "We enjoyed the gorgeous weather and being out in nature, with the autumnal leaves and stopping to enjoy the beautiful views. We were surprised and appreciative of runners offering their support as they went by." 💛