GoodGym January Litter Pick Report

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in January’s litter pick! Despite the rain, wind, and occasional challenges, you all stepped up to make a real difference in your local communities. It’s inspiring to see the creativity and dedication you bring to these events. Let’s take a moment to celebrate some of your amazing efforts: • Gosia braved the evening rain and windy conditions in her local area, collecting bags, cans, and bottles. She even stumbled across two broken umbrellas – proof of how wild the weather was! Taking photos in the wind wasn’t easy, but she powered through. • Paul Browning explored Elmstead Woods and noticed a big improvement compared to last month – less litter to bag, showing how impactful regular clean-ups can be! He also took his efforts to Chinbrook Meadows, ensuring no path was left untouched. • Sally and Jacqui fished crisp packets and beer cans out of the canal during their litter pick. And after all that hard work? They fittingly celebrated with crisps and beer at the pub – a perfect way to finish the evening! I enjoyed my litter pick with my dog Gus and I was amused to see a sign which said not today next to a piece of rubbish see photo! Says it all!

Every contribution made a difference, whether it was in Elmstead Woods, local streets, or along the canal. It’s this shared effort and sense of community that makes these events so rewarding. You’ve all helped to make your neighborhoods cleaner, greener, and better for everyone.

Looking Ahead to February

Let’s keep this momentum going! We’ll be hosting another litter pick in February, and we’d love to grow the numbers even further. Why not invite a friend or family member along? Together, we can have fun, get active, and continue to make a positive impact.

As always, it’s about more than just picking up litter – it’s about building connections, supporting our local areas, and showing what a difference we can make when we work together.

Thank you again to everyone who got involved this month. Let’s make February even bigger and better!

Best wishes, Paul

A few GoodGym members agreed to do some litter picking in the month of December. Cigarette butts are always a problem particularly around benches really tricky to pick up as I have found. Thanks to those that have sent some pictures. We will be doing it again for January hope you can sign up.

Hey happy new year Paul

Here's some photos from the Leicester bunch Mel, Nick and Jimmy,

Nick said- Half a bag of rubbish, half a bag of cans and bottles for the December Anytime Litterpick. A bit windy.

My photo is a pic of my little one in the museum where you had to write something you can do to help the environment, which then made her want to litter picked the park afterwards along with my husband who I'll add on the register too.

Thanks for this, the Leicester bunch love a task they can do theirselves.

Many thanks

Sarah Horner

Hello Paul,

Just reporting on my litter picking this month.

I also focused on the area close to my block. There was so much litter around I was pretty shocked 🫢. There was plenty to address.

A photo from the task attached.

Best, Gosia

This November, GoodGym members were invited to make a difference in their local communities by doing a bit of litter picking whenever and wherever they could. Armed with gloves, bags, and an eye for stray trash, volunteers took to parks, beaches, and streets to help tidy up and share their stories.

I took part on Chesil Beach in Dorset while walking my dog, Gus. It didn’t take long to fill a bag with rubbish collected along the shore and on the way back. Among the usual suspects—plastic bottles, disposable milk cartons, and tangled fishing lines caught in seaweed—I found two identical yellow Wellington boots for the same foot! It’s a mystery—where are the matching right boots?

A huge thank you to everyone who joined in this initiative. Your efforts have made a visible impact, and the photos and comments you’ve shared showcase the incredible variety of locations and litter unearthed. From city streets to coastal paths, every piece picked up makes a difference.

This simple act not only helps the environment but is also surprisingly fun. Whether you’re walking the dog, on your commute, or out for a run, a little litter picking can turn an ordinary outing into something purposeful.

We’re continuing the challenge for December! Why not bring along friends or family, snap a photo, and share your experience? It’s a small act that can lead to a big change.

Thank you again for being part of this movement to keep our communities clean and beautiful. Let’s see what quirky finds December brings!

A few GoodGym members decided to do some litter picking in their local area. I joined up with fellow Goodgym Member Daniel to do some paired litter picking in a particularly bad area of Barnet. Check out some of the other photos and messages.

With GoodGym we litter pick fast, Clearing rubbish that’s left or amassed, It’s good for the mind, And the planet combined, Leaving us fit and refreshed at last!

Hi Paul. Sally and I did this month's paired plogging yesterday. Didn't take long as lots of plastic bottles containing dubious liquids soon filled up our bags. Ugh! We jogged into Regent's park afterwards to see the Frieze sculptures.

Have tagged Goodgymbarnetactive in our Insta stories😎

Back to the bee roads of Blackheath this month and a mile loop round one of the larger fields that I often use for intervals, it it bordered by the A2 and a couple of other less busy roads. There was a lot more than last time I did it, around three bin bags full, mainly takeaway rubbish, presumably thrown out of car windows. On a positive note there were still far more wild flowers and mushrooms than rubbish.

Paul Browning

A few of us made s commitment to litter picking at any time and place in the month of September.

I left it to the last but one day. Picking up. Litter in local green spaces with my trusty litter picker. I also walked my dog and the same time! Simples!