Tower Hamlets

Community mission

Perfect lunch break (but don't tell my boss I left my desk at 11:59)

4 GoodGymers made their way to help the LinkAge Plus Project in Tower Hamlets.

  • Alex Dray
  • Emdad Rahman
  • Tower Hamlets runner
  • Siobhan Canniffe
 
Thursday, 8th of October 2020
 
Led by Laura Williams

Delivering the food parcels for St Hilda's is easily one of my favourite tasks - it is the perfect opportunity to stop what you're doing (working / watching Netflix / sleeping) and get outdoors to give our community a helping hand. Rain or shine, Goodgymers turn up to this task and deliver essential meals to individuals and families who are needing our support - especially due to COVID-19.

I didn't bump into the other Goodgymers today, but was greeted, as usual, by the wonderful Jennifer & Co to pick up my Stepney parcels then jumped back on my bike to try to beat the rain - although this particular aspect of the task was very unsuccessful... Despite a thorough soaking, all 3 of my parcels were delivered with a smile and gratefully received by the residents - making all parties day that little bit better.

Would especially recommend this task to anyone struggling with one of the world's fastest growing 1st world problems - "Working From Home Fatigue" Well done and big thanks to all the volunteers today.

Report written by Alex Dray


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Tower Hamlets runner
Tower Hamlets runner
Thursday October 8th, 2020 15:16

(Hi 5)

Laura Williams
Laura Williams
Thursday October 8th, 2020 16:01

Great report Alex! Well done all! Lindsey has been in touch to say, "YES PLEASE" for runners for next week. Thank you all.

John Shirley
John Shirley
Friday October 9th, 2020 10:55

I'm going to say you left at11:55

Alex Dray
Alex Dray
he / him
Friday October 9th, 2020 18:32

Thanks John 😂

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Laura Williams
Led by Laura Williams

Lucky enough to be the Area Activator for Tower Hamlets. Personal trainer. Seriously sweet tooth.

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