It may have been threatening to tip it down but that didn't deter our trusty crew of GoodGymers from walking, running and cycling over to Beverley Park. The weeds have been running rampant since our visit a few months ago, so our job was to pull them out, then cover the ground with cardboard and top with mulch. It was a fantastic effort by everyone before the light faded. Jon kindly rounded off the evening by sharing a bara brith cake brought back from his trip to Wales. Yaki dah!

Before the end of the parade, some of the team raced back along the trail, grabbing any last bits of litter. We found Sevan already at the start and then we got stuck into dismantling the many gazebos! It was a great workout, and we worked quickly as a team finishing with plenty of time to head over to Merton Abbey Mills to see the mayor officially open the event. What a fantastic end to a brilliant day!

The team had a fantastic time today at the Merton Pride fair in Morden Hall Park. We got into the festive spirit with some fabulous face paint before enjoying the parade. We joined Sustainable Merton in the parade doing some good, litter picking along the way. It was a great way to celebrate, get our steps in, and make a positive impact!

Three regulars helped out at Merton's Community Fridge tonight, working tirelessly, giving crates and boxes a much-needed scrub, and sorting through a mountain of rubbish. It was a fantastic effort, and thanks to their hard work, the Fridge and recycling bin is sorted and ready for the next session 🤞.

The team was on a mission to move a mountain of soil from the pavement to the beds on the platform! We didn't quite crack the logistics of timing the bucket filling with carrying and delivering along the platform, but we certainly got a great workout from all the shoveling, lifting, and climbing up the steps. We also enjoyed the added bonus jobs of sweeping up spillages both on and off the platform (oops!) and some watering up on the embankment. It was a productive evening and a great opportunity for a social afterwards in the nearby Raynes Park Tavern to meet everyone properly.