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Come Cheerful, Leave More So - Resetting the church after Tim's 'Living Wake'

4 GoodGymers made their way to help their local community in Bromley.

  • Adele Prince
  • Jacqueline Francis
  • Hannah
  • Darryl Chamberlain
 
Saturday, 3rd of December 2022
 
Led by Mark Gilyead
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Yesterday, many of us experienced our first ‘Living Wake’, a celebration of the life of keen GoodGymer and all-round local hero, Tim Lund, who has cancer.

Tim asked us to be a part of the event, which meant removing pew chairs, setting up tables, welcoming guests, manning the car park, serving refreshments and resetting the church afterwards.

The event had a lovely atmosphere, full of Tim’s friends and family as well as many local faces from the organisations Tim has worked with.

Tim is a real force for good; always connecting people and making things happen in South London, from looking after flowerbeds to setting us up with many of our favourite tasks. So it was great to hear from people who know him and see how much his efforts are appreciated by so many.

It was lovely to meet other GoodGymers who’ve done tasks with Tim across South London and even in his native Oxford(!), and great to be asked to participate in the celebration of Tim’s life.

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Mark Gilyead
Led by Mark Gilyead

Area Activator for GoodGym Bromley. Mostly runs for the train. On purpose obvs. Also helping to launch new GG areas with the central team 🚀

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