It was a dogs life for Team GG this afternoon.

Helen welcomed us in the lovely winter sunshine with a list of jobs that needed doing. This was after Lady the dog had made sure she'd been given plenty of fuss and attention ❤️

Samantha, Tracey & Judy attacked the brambles round the back to make a nice space for the dogs to enjoy 🐶 Showing their bite was far worse that their bark!

Jen, Maxine & Val sanded and painted a double bench 🪑. Using big brain energy to leave the handles dry until it had been moved back into the shed. However, there was a ruff start when one of the handles received a bit of paint!

Yvonne & Lisa got to work on an old dog-eared cable reel . Painting and ensuring it didn't roll away! ✋️

And Dave channeled his inner Banksy spaying 🎨 primer onto some boxes that will be housed outside.

We ended the session with some ball play ⚾️ and love for the gorgeous Lady before we bid our farewells. We will certainly return in the future!

Despite seasonal sickness taking out some of our sign ups, we had a great turn out for a festive favourite.... decorating the Baffins Pond Association compound.

Tinsel was added to anything we could attach it to, stone animals were decorated, baubles were hung on branches. Four large storage boxes of decorations were emptied in the process and now Christmas has arrived in sparkling glory in Baffins.

🏆 Most improved decorator award goes to Felix who found presents for the animals and was a willing helper to Maxine in between having chats with Jane!

🌟 Best GG promoter award goes to Judy who went all out to let people know about our festive tasks and key January Challenge dates. Let's keep the secret of the other award Judy could've won.... But the health and safety warning is don't rely on a bush to support you when hanging decorations.

🍫 Most appreciated award to Vicki for providing us with sweet treats to keep the energy up.

A great evening had by all. The festive season is officially open. Merry Christmas 🎄 🎁 🌟🧑‍🎄

6 and a bump Goodgymers helped pack over 500 Christmas goodie bags to be given out at Foodbank and by Harbour Church. Vickiput her dexterity to the test twisting the sweet bags shut, Tracey channeled her inner postperson and delivered cards to every bag, Fiona got stuck in putting stickers on every bag, Jane was the mince pie master and then the confectionery counter whilst Maxine and I stacked, racked and restacked all the bags! Christmas music played, everyone had a jolly Christmas time and Maxine shared some wonderful news :) !