IMPACT Theatre is a very special arts centre in Perivale that promotes a positive image of disability. Through performance and creative arts, its members develop communication skills and self-confidence. The theatre provides space to perform not only to its users - but to GoodGymers too! Many times in the past, our troupe expressed themselves through sanding and painting. It was no different this Tuesday night.

Sevan, Steph Ducat, Mohamed and Kash ran up and down the hills and braved the dark Pitshanger Park to meet the task owner, Peter, who had already prepared paint rollers and trays with white paint at the theatre. He even did all the cutting in paint! Before giving the GoodGymers a little tour of the theatre, Peter made sure everyone signed up at the entrance, so Sevan, today's run leader, had a go at writing everyone's full (or what he thought was full) name in the register.

Tonight's task was painting the toilets that a large GoodGym team had sanded almost a year ago. The naughty four took advantage of the task to explore the places they otherwise wouldn't venture into. Kash solely occupied the toilet for the disabled while all the boys went to the ladies! The drag queens wore special outfits, while Kash thought she didn't need a costume when she later entered the ladies - maybe that's why she was the only one who ended up covered in white spots?

The performers thought about a suitable soundtrack for the session. Their not-so-creative DJ couldn't come up with anything other than Paint It Black, and the Rolling Stones were on replay for the good part of the session time.

The last restrooms to tackle were gents (in line with the ladies first principle). Before the last wall in the men's was finished, the GoodGymers ran out of time and paint. Peter was grateful for what they achieved and bid the runners farewell - after making sure they signed out at the exit.

Sevan, Steph and Kash ran quickly back to Ealing Broadway, a little bit nervous about being eaten by polar bears in Pitshanger Park. Sevan and Steph hoped that, when it came to the worst, they would be safe. Survival of the fastest, as they say. Kash, on the other hand, was convinced the polar bears wouldn't touch her as she was all painted white and looked just like one of them!

Next Tuesday, Sevan is leading another run - promoting Northfields Community Library - sign up now!