Birmingham

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A Wet Christmas!

6 GoodGymers made their way 5.0km to help the Birmingham City Mission Care Centre in Birmingham.

  • John Hayes
  • Jonny Carter
  • David Halford
  • George
  • Liam
  • Francesca Morelli
 
Tuesday, 10th of December 2019
 
Led by Jonny Carter

On a very wet and windy night we still had six people ready to do some good. We even had a newbie, Cesca joined us for the first time, if she can stick tonight’s conditions she won’t be fazed by anything!

We set off on our way to the Mission. John doing the back stop job. On arrival the task was to move bags of clothing donations from the store cupboard, to upstairs. Once it was all upstairs it needed to be sorted. George who incidentally takes credit for this weeks pun, found what we thought was a massive can of beans whilst we were in the store cupboard, along with ‘industrial cans’ of spaghetti hoops.

Anyway we spent over half an hour on the task (we were all quite relieved to be inside!!). Once done we wished everyone at the Mission a very happy Christmas before heading back to 1000 Trades. The weather had improved a little so although with it being very wet and potentially slippery underfoot we ‘binned off’ the hill session, we took the slightly longer route back via the canal and up to St Paul’s square. That took us to a nice 5k in total. Great work in less than favourable weather conditions.

Next week we shall hope for better weather as we are heading to the German market after the run! sign up here.

Report written by Jonny Carter


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Jonny Carter
Led by Jonny Carter

GoodGym Area Activator for Birmingham. Love all things running, including road, track and even cross country when it isn't to muddy!

GoodGymers helping out
  • Back marker

    Make sure that no one is left behind

    • John Hayes
  • Walk Leader

    Lead a walking group to the task

    • John Hayes

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