Making paper chains for CAMHS for Christmas
Helping a wonderful charity make Christmas more special for young people
Location
Crook Log Leisure CentreBrampton Rd,
Bexleyheath,
DA7 4HH
Date and time
18:30 - 20:30Who this task will support
Bexley CAMHSWelcome to GoodGym Bexley!
We're a friendly group that combines exercise with practical help for local community organisations and charities. Every Wednesday evening we get together and head to an organisation to complete a physical task that makes a real difference. Afterwards we often go to a nearby pub or café for some social time together.
To get there we offer an optional group run. Whether you're an experienced runner or just starting out, everyone is welcome. We'll run at a pace that keeps the group together, and no one is ever left behind.
Prefer to walk? We can usually offer a group walk too.
🎯The task
This week we're getting into the festive spirit with a paper chain-making project for young people in CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) units. 🎄
The paper chain project started in 2023, inspired by two CAMHS-experienced volunteer elves, and it proved so popular that they're bringing it back for another year.
We'll take up residence in the Nags Head pub in Welling, where we'll cut wrapping paper into paper chain-sized rectangles that will eventually be joined together by young people in the CAMHS units. We'll also be adding a cheesy cracker joke to the inside of each chain — so expect plenty of groan-worthy gags along the way! 🤭
Once we've made our links, they'll be sent to the CAMHS team, who will distribute them to their units in time for Christmas decorating.
But these aren't just decorations. The paper chains are designed to represent connection and remind young people in CAMHS units that they're still connected to the outside world and haven't been forgotten. Each chain is a little team effort between people in the community and the young people who will finish them.
No crafting experience needed — just bring a pair of scissors, a ruler and your festive spirit 🎅. We'll provide the wrapping paper and cracker jokes!
📍When and where
Please leave a message below to tell us if you are going direct to the task or joining the group run.
Meeting at the task – 7:00pm
Nags Head pub, 37 Welling High St, Welling DA16 1TR.
Join the group run – 6:30pm
We'll head out together from Crook Log Leisure Centre for a run to the task, with everyone staying together whatever their pace.
After we've finished, we'll run back together to Crook Log Leisure Centre, or you're welcome to make your own way home.
Who's going
Discussion
Bexley
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.
Location
Crook Log Leisure CentreBrampton Rd,
Bexleyheath,
DA7 4HH
Date and time
18:30 - 20:30Who this task will support
Bexley CAMHSWalkable
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
Crook Log Leisure Centre
Brampton Rd,
Bexleyheath,
DA7 4HH
There's space to change and leave bags and toilets. We're not planning to do anything purposefully dangerous, but GoodGym takes no responsibility for your safety during group runs, you participate at your own risk. Participants accept full responsibility for items stored at Crook Log Leisure Centre, and Crook Log Leisure Centre and GoodGym will not be held liable for any losses or damages
Led by Sarah W
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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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