Mon 13th May at 6:25pm
Tower Hamlets Report written by Laura Williams
A mild, bright evening saw 17 GoodGymers head to Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park for a goose-grass and cow parsley bonanza tonight.
We started with 15 minutes of fitness outside the park office, which saw us welcome Nick to his first GoodGym, joined shortly by fellow first timers, Nia and Becky.
Speeding through the weekly lunge selection; adding in a little light upper body work, and finishing with a range of stretches, we managed to get through quite a lot in a short space of time.
Heading over to the well-stocked tool shed, we were greeted by Ken, who had wheelbarrows, rakes and gloves galore ready, and promptly led the way to our spot for tonight's task.
Our regular visits to the park, overseen by experienced Park Manager Ken, always ensure the week gets off to a good start. Although the park has a fantastic team, and a steady stream of volunteers, a decent-sized group of GoodGymers never goes amiss at this picturesque local spot.
Spread out over four corners in total this evening, we raked and plucked at these pesky weeds, which, given half the chance, would take over the park. It was a decent workout, particularly with the wheelbarrow runs to the big weed pile, and most importantly, we made a decent dent in the weeds in this area.
The team didn't stop (well, only to pose patiently for pics, and debate the all-important issue of tonight's pun, who we have Lukas to thank for, but our Emma's fantastic effort absolutely did not go unappreciated).
At around 7:45, we lined up wheelbarrows, collected gloves, and posed for one last pic before speeding back to base.
A brilliant evening once again!
Next week, Emma leads our Monday night activity to Rocky Park, complete with run from the gorgeous Town Hall Hotel!
Until then.
Mon 13th May at 6:25pm
Tonight we're back for a May visit with Ken!
Read moreMon 29th Apr at 6:40pm
Tower Hamlets Report written by Laura Williams
A breezy but bright Monday evening saw 12 GoodGymers head to Columbia Road to help the Columbia TRA with some weeding and mulch distribution.
Following a short workout in Ravenscroft Park (where we welcomed Connie to her first GoodGym Tower Hamlets task) we made our way around the corner to the gardens of Sivill House where Ed, Ed, Liz and Dougal were well preparing the equipment for this evening’s activity.
After a short briefing, we were promptly dispatched into three teams (one distributing mulch; one weeding in the garden by the street, and another weeding in the orchard area).
Shuttling barrows of mulch around the gardens, plucking pesky grass and unwanted dock leaves, the time sped by.
At shortly before 8, we decided to call it a night, emptying the last weed onto the compost pile and the last wheelbarrow of mulch onto the young trees.
A good night’s work, and great to be reunited with the fun Columbia TRA team.
Next week, our Monday night activity’s moved to Wednesday, due to the Bank Holiday, when we’ll be joining Margaret and Ash for another fun evening in-and-around the Hollybush Estate.
Until then.
Mon 29th Apr at 6:40pm
We're back with the team at the Columbia Tenants and Residents Association for our first visit of 2024!
Read moreSaturday 20th April
Maddie has done their first good deed with GoodGym.
Maddie is a now a fully fledged GoodGym runner. They've just run to do good for the first time. They are out there making amazing things happen and getting fit at the same time.
Saturday 20th April
Maddie earned their community cape by completing their first community mission.
Maddie completed a community mission. Instead of watching TV or lying in bed, Maddie was out there making their community a better place to be. For making that choice they have earned the community cape.
Sat 20th Apr at 2:00pm
Tower Hamlets Report written by Maddie
Spent the afternoon assembling food orders at the Felix Project with a lovely crew
Sat 20th Apr at 12:00pm
Tower Hamlets Report written by Heidi
Love the experience. The organiser gave very detailed explanation of the process. Such an enlightening afternoon!
Sat 20th Apr at 12:00pm
Come and join this local task for the second of our regular Saturday sessions (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF TIME)
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