Gardening at the Lighthouse Project

Help maintain the gardens and surrounding areas


Location
Stepney Bank Stables (bottom yard)
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 2NP
Date and time
18:15 - 20:00
Monday, 13th of July 2026
Who this task will support
The Lighthouse Project
We provide safe and welcoming spaces where young people and the community can flourish and live life to its fullest. We partner and work with organisations that support young people and the community. We are a place at the heart of the community where young people’s voices can be heard and provide a forum for such conversations. We help reduce poverty and deprivation in the area.

Welcome to GoodGym Newcastle

We're a friendly and social group that combines exercise with helping out local charities and community groups. Every Monday evening we meet to get active and do a physical task to make a difference in the Newcastle area. The GoodGym motto is 'Do Good, Get Fit'.

This task on July 13th

We are visiting the Lighthouse Project in Byker. They need help maintaining their gardens and the areas surrounding their building. There are some pathways in a small woodland area that need weeding and bark placed. Some overgrown shrubbery needs cutting back and all the paths need to be swept with debris bagged.

Where we meet

We’ll be meeting at Stepney Bank Stables, NE1 2NP. There’ll be GoodGymers in the reception area, look out for the red or black GoodGym t-shirts if you are new! Stepney Bank Stables has a free car park if you are driving there, but walking, running, cycling or using public transport is recommended.

At Stepney Bank Stables you can leave bags and valuables in the staff room, which is able to be locked and is secure. We also have access to the toilet facilities in the building.

Participating at GoodGym Newcastle

GoodGym is for absolutely everyone aged 18 and above. We welcome runners of all abilities, including absolute beginners or those returning from injury. Unless otherwise stated, there will be a walking option at Monday group runs. Occasionally we will be visiting somewhere further afield, when running, cycling or meeting at the location will be the only realistic options. The listing on our website will clearly state this.

There will always be a back marker and/or walk leader on every run or walk to a task, so nobody will ever get left behind - no matter what your pace is.

Who's going

  • Newcastle runner
  • Nour
  • Damu

Discussion

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New to GoodGym?

This is a GoodGym group run, where we run to help a local community organisation and then run back.

New GoodGymers are welcome to GoodGym group runs - no one gets left behind. You're unlikely to be alone, hundreds of new people sign up every week.

Find out more

Location
Stepney Bank Stables (bottom yard)
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 2NP
Date and time
18:15 - 20:00
Monday, 13th of July 2026
Who this task will support
The Lighthouse Project
We provide safe and welcoming spaces where young people and the community can flourish and live life to its fullest. We partner and work with organisations that support young people and the community. We are a place at the heart of the community where young people’s voices can be heard and provide a forum for such conversations. We help reduce poverty and deprivation in the area.
Walkable

You will be able to join a group walking to the task if you'd prefer not to run.

Options are available to run between 3km and 3km in total

Remember that we run/walk to and from the task, so you'll only be running/walking for half this distance in one go.

This is a standard GoodGym group run. If you're worried about any aspect of the session, contact us.

Ideal for beginners

Stepney Bank Stables (bottom yard)
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 2NP


Richard
Led by Richard

Regular runner who enjoys volunteering. Qualified run leader & coach.


What to look out for

Age Restriction

GoodGym welcomes anyone aged 18 or over. If you are under 18 then you will be unable to participate in any GoodGym activity

Make sure you've read our general guidelines for safety when running and at a task.

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