Redbridge

Group run

Blooming Marvelous Job at Hainault!

8 GoodGymers made their way 5.0km to help their local community in Redbridge.

  • Jay Rosenberg
  • Redbridge runner
  • Redbridge runner
  • Linda Sharman
  • James C
  • John Metcalfe
  • Sharon Graham
  • Redbridge runner
 
Monday, 13th of September 2021
 
Led by Redbridge runner

What a lovely warm evening for a group run!

Run, Forest, run! Or Walk!

After a brief hello and an intro we separated into two groups - one group walked (in a leisurely manner it must be said, checking out fitness equipment around the lake and enjoying a wonderful sunny evening) towards Hainault, whilst the running group went around the park catching up with the walkers at the lake and then back at sports grounds to walk to the station for a task together.

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Blooming Marvelous

We were joined at Hainault Station by the area manager Lorraine and got to work! Jay, Dharmesh and Lottie were responsible for creating a lovely green display at one of the indoor planters and it must be said, they did a fantastic job!

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In the meantime, Hélène and John were responsible for a arm-workout that was watering of planters! It was very deceiving to think you've watered well as the planters needed a lot of water to get all the way through the roots and soil but these two did a marvelous job to keep the blooms going!

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Linda, Sharon and James made sure that all planters were clear of any litter and the job of dead-heading the flowers was accomplished before planting out beautiful pansies for winter to keep the colour going for all to enjoy! Extra kudos to Linda for being the photographer of the night!

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Over and done and running in the dark

Once we finished, a few folks walked back to their home directly form the station whilst another half ran back to Fairlop Waters, the evening was dark but it was soooo lovely. Overall we ran 4.7km and walked 2.3km, not bad for a Monday evening! Well done to everyone who also walked/ran/cycled to the session - additional activity to keep you and the air fit and healthy:)

Report written by Redbridge runner


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Julia (Redbridge)
Led by Julia (Redbridge)

GoodGym Area Activator for Redbridge. Slow and steady runner, nature lover and community believer:)

GoodGymers helping out
  • Walk Leader

    Lead a walking group to the task

    • Linda Sharman
  • Photographer

    Take photos for the session report

    • Linda Sharman

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