GoodGym Bexley

03/10/2026

At Bexley Bike Club this morning, supporting their brilliant coaches by registering children, kitting them out with helmets, pads and bikes, spotting on the pump track, and taking charge of the limbo bar!
Amazing to see how the young riders' confidence and ability grows in just an hour. And it's all free!
Their next session is on 31 October - join us to help make it spoke-tacular!
GoodGym Access Sport London Borough of Bexley

02/10/2026

On Wednesday we ran to Holy Redeemer Pre-school to help turn pallets into a mini-stage for the children's performances, then ran back.
Movement with purpose, and supporting This Girl Can Run Move For 10 Challenge.
Join us to lend a hand to local community organisations and projects.
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02/10/2026

GoodGym boosts life satisfaction, says London School of Economics!

New research from the London School of Economics (LSE) found that combining exercise with volunteering through GoodGym delivers a meaningful and lasting boost to mental health, with benefits still measurable more than six months after a participant's last session.

In short:

- Taking part in GoodGym boosts life satisfaction considerably. It is equivalent to 63% of the wellbeing boost of being employed, compared to having no job, and 73% the wellbeing boost of having a partner, compared to being single.

- Mental health, loneliness, belonging, connectedness, and trust all improved significantly among participants compared with people who signed up but never took part.

- These benefits remain detectable more than six months after someone's last session.

- The estimated wellbeing benefits generated by GoodGym are more than 40 times greater than the cost of running the programme.

This research is a continuation of ongoing research into the benefits of GoodGym on wellbeing. Previous studies have reported significant boosts to feelings of belonging, connectedness, and reductions in mental distress and loneliness.

Having the data to prove what GoodGymers already know, that GoodGym makes us feel great, can only mean one thing. We need to reach more people, and more communities 🚀

30/09/2026

Cakes and lots of fun while weeding and cutting back a hedge at on Saturday.
Our short volunteering sessions bring people power to help out at local community organisations.
We'll be back again next month, so why not join us to lend a hand?

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25/09/2026

On Wednesday evening we were getting our steps in while spreading the word about Community Hospice's Boogie Wonderland disco night.🕺💃
Keeping fit and doing good, with lots of chatting and fun along the way. That's what GoodGym is all about!
Come and join us for bite-sized volunteering in London Borough of Bexley.

17/09/2026

We were delighted to have Mayor of Bexley and her Consort volunteering with us last night. Thank you for jumping right in and being part of our team!
While the official photos captured the moment, behind the scenes we got loads done at Holy Trinity Lamorbey Primary School. All with plenty of chatting, laughter and teamwork along the way.
Fancy getting involved? The run, walk or cycle is completely optional. Simply come along, meet some great people and lend a hand.
Every week is different, but you’ll always be helping to make a difference right here in our local community. ❤️

14/09/2026

11/09/2026

It was a bulb-planting, thistle-clearing, litter-picking, leaf-collecting kind of evening as we helped Discover Welling give the planters on Welling High Street some TLC. We can't wait to see the daffodils bring a splash of colour in the spring.
Afterwards, a cheeky drink at the pub!
Every Wednesday we run, walk or cycle to help a local community that needs some extra people power. It's a different kind of volunteering, full of variety and lots of fun.
Check our website to find out what we'll be getting up to next.
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02/09/2026

On Wednesday evenings we run or walk to a local community organisation to help with practical tasks.
Last Wednesday: tackling brambles, weeds and litter at Welling Library. Now the area looks much brighter for everyone.
GoodGym gives you flexible volunteering, fitness and social fun, all in one!

GoodGym Bexley Libraries London Borough of Bexley Discover Welling

01/09/2026

What did you do at the weekend? We had a great time at Crossness Pumping Station, helping re-ballast the narrow-gauge railway, cutting back lavender in the formal garden and marvelling at the stunning engine hall, aka London's 'Cathedral of Sewage'. In fact, you could say we were flushed with success!

What is GoodGym? We're a nationwide group of volunteers who help local organisations and community groups with practical tasks needing extra people power. We're all about putting our fitness to good use, meeting new people, and having fun while we do it. New members always welcome.