It is with some relief that two Goodgymers were able to observe wild bees foraging in at least a quarter of a ‘beewalk’ at Fingringhoe Wick NR in Essex. Calamint flowers proving irresistible to this vitality important animal species. You can contribute too through the Bumblebee Conservation Trust’s ‘beewalk’ scheme to gather data. Discover, learn and contribute. Wumnage in da undergwoth!

Completed August's BeeWalk for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust at Fingringhoe Wick. The highest count was in segment one - the car park! The wild flowers there were still offering the bees something to forage on, whilst the blackberry buds had turned to juicy berries for the birds. Show your support for wildlife and wild bees by setting up a route in your area to add to the data bank.

A new scheme for our GoodGymers this week, we made our way to Colchester Borough Homes residencies in Five Fields Court where were met by Steve who had already begun the weeding! Out three GoodGymers got to work weeding the paved areas out front, the before and after photos show our efforts and it was nice to see such a difference. We had quite a lot of attention from locals too who were intrigued with what we were doing - always happy for more potential members!

Well done team!

3 GoodGymers helped the the Junior Park Run to go ahead safely this morning while cheering on the young runners.

7 fantastic Goodgymers cleaned up the greenery around the flats, paths and businesses in Colchester.

Heading down the hill from The Mercury Theatre, through St Mary's Fields and along Sheepen Road, the team accumulated a three bag haul of litter. The usual suspects included Starbucks, Cadbury's, Nestlé, Walkers and Subway.

On that journey we passed four easily accessible bins - if only people used them!

Great job everyone and enjoy the rest of your week.

Counted up the bumblebees in Castle Park - one of our 'Beewalk' routes in the area. Last chance to do so in July, just in time. Despite the rain showers, we saw quite a few wild bees, which was great. Unfortunately, wild bees are declining everywhere and need our help. Head across to the Bumblebee Conservation Trust's website to see how you can help.