Lambeth

Group run

It’s Getting Chilly So We Put on Two Coats!

16 GoodGymers made their way 1.0km to help the Lambeth Larder in Lambeth.

  • Yianny
  • Lambeth runner
  • Dawn Gibson
  • Alice Clerkin
  • Tim Wheatley
  • Catherine Moore
  • Effie
  • Sam Lefevre
  • Katie Hodges
  • Tilly Baker Hine
  • Shauna
  • Nathan Wood
  • Gayle Griffiths
  • Kaz Podstolski
  • Charlotte Anstey
  • Aimee Hamblin
 
Tuesday, 4th of October 2022
 
Led by Yianny
he / him

All this week we are carrying out the Clapham Calling series of tasks and we kicked off this evening with a bumper group of 16 smiling GoodGymers!

First things first - why are we doing things a bit differently on a Tuesday Group Run (ie no running) - it's because we have a family that is being rehoused in safety and need max numbers of hands and max time for the task. No more needs to be said, it's exactly what GG is about.

Second thing a big thank you to the members of Wandsworth and Southwark GG (and their AA's Ana and Sam) who answered the call and came out to support us - again that IS GoodGym. Katie & Catherine you are stars!

Third thing welcome back after a bit of time away to Alice, always great to have a returning Prodigal GoodGymer!

That's enough of the things, we met at the task and were let in by mum and adorable children (shy at first but delighted to walk around watching us at work / making sure we did our job properly) and although there was plenty of paint, brushes and rollers it was super helpful of runners to bring their own equipment like Effie with the extending roller pole, Nathan his own tray (and a snazzy painting shirt to protect his GG t-shirt) and Gayle the cleaning supplies which were a lifesaver.

We had 4 rooms to get started and the team managed not only to get a first coat on all of them but also a second in two of the rooms - if I had known about GG painters Inc. when I was doing up my house I would have hired them in a heartbeat. At this stage we need to shout out Kaz who has many qualities, among them being the only tall person we had and was indispensable and in great demand for all the ceiling corners and borders. The budding artists in the group did a great great job keeping us on brand (see photos Maya, Super Sam) and the real artists Shauna & Tim may well be in demand for decorating the children's rooms!

So now we look ahead to getting the job finished - on Thursday evening at 6:30pm we are back and the Mission will be led by TF superstar Effie details and to sign up click here.

Then on Saturday morning it's our last chance to do any snagging (yes we know the trade terms here at GG) and tidy up so the family can move into their new home on Sunday. We need as many hands for both as possible so please, sign up and do good.

#positivevibes ;0)

Report written by Yianny


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Amy L
Amy L
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Wednesday October 5th, 2022 15:05

Ooh I must just steal that pun for my session tonight! Well done Yianny 👏

Mark Gilyead
Mark Gilyead
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Wednesday October 5th, 2022 21:45

Ha - great pun and ace job guys 🔥

Vic
Vic
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Thursday October 6th, 2022 15:56

Great pun! 😂

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Yianny
Led by Yianny

Area Activator for Lambeth, LiRF Run Leader, predominantly held together by string and tape!

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