Bristol

Group run

Stars in Uri(nal)s

34 GoodGymers made their way 2.7km to help the BS3 Community and Redcliffe and Hotwells Community Development in Bristol.

  • Bristol runner
  • Christopher Lewis
  • Caroline
  • Richard Breakspear
  • Melanie Young
  • Shona Buchanan
  • Bristol runner
  • Bristol runner
  • Jenny Chak
  • Liam Scott
  • Tim
  • Kate H
  • VaguelyNorthernDarren
  • Bristol runner
  • Russ Cahill
  • Ben Carlson Davies
  • Phill Stone
  • Roz Glover
  • Bristol runner
  • Simon Freakley
  • Alexander Braatz
  • Ross Hooper
  • Bristol runner
  • Simon
  • Martha Price
  • Jade Cahill
  • Hannah Swinburne
  • Stephanie Restivo
  • Bristol runner
  • Mark
  • Ksu Delacour
  • Edita Chavez-Heredia
  • Noah Hawkins
  • Claire Prince
 
Tuesday, 8th of October 2019
 
Led by Shona Buchanan

It was wet and windy today but we still had a fab group of hardy GoodGymers join us for tonight's run, including two hardy post-marathoners (well done Darren and Chris!), two post-half marathoners (well done Richard and Jade!) and five new people - welcome Kate, Stephanie, Mark, Noah and Claire!

Once we got warmed up, the walking group set off and the rest of us split into two groups. Patrick led one group to help Hotwells and Redcliffe Development Group close-by in Redcliffe. There, the group had two main tasks: clearing the front area of the nursery and delivering some leaflets locally. They donned their head-torches and got to work sweeping, weeding and shifting wheelbarrows to clear up the area, while the rest of the group got creative with working out how to distribute leaflets surrounded by private flats.

The rest of us headed to the Southville Centre where we met Hugh who was optimistic in setting us to work on outdoor painting despite the rain showers. His optimism was deserved as the team worked hard and got the pagoda and the a whole load of the rest of the outdoor wood painted ready for winter. Meanwhile, a mini indoor crew did touch-ups in the toilets which we painted a few months ago and increased the waterproofing behind the sinks.

We'd have loved to stay longer, but we pagoda go

With our paint pots empty, we did a high five chain out of The Southville Centre and ran back to Queen Square with a stop for sprint relays on the way. A quick stretch off and it was time to get warm and dry!

Report written by Shona Buchanan


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Shona Buchanan
Led by Shona Buchanan

Continually running for that finishing slice of cake.

GoodGymers helping out
  • Back markers

    Make sure that no one is left behind

    • Christopher Lewis
    • Bristol runner
  • Photographer

    Take photos for the session report

    • Melanie Young
  • Walk Leader

    Lead a walking group to the task

    • Melanie Young

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