Redbridge

Group run

Toying with ideas about recycling

6 GoodGymers made their way 6.0km to help the FRP The Paint Place Warehouse in Redbridge.

  • Peter Van Tongeren
  • Beth Andlaw
  • Matt Tagney
  • Sabina Khan
  • Lindsay Moore
  • Maja
  • Rosemary Ikpeme
  • Cedric
 
Monday, 29th of January 2018
 
Led by Peter Van Tongeren

For a first time being official Run Leader in James' absence there was no time to be nervous how things would go. Within a few minutes of arriving the lovely Rosemary & Lindsay popped in to have their documents checked and chat about the different sides of Goodgym. Unfortunately they couldn't stay but by the time they were done the others started arriving, ready for the group run, including new runner Cedric, who just came round curious what Goodgym was all about.

With Beth checking to see if my welcome speech hit all the right notes we were off for our jog over to the Forest Recycling Project. Chatting away the 2 miles disappeared and we met up with Nilesh, who had just the right amount of things waiting for our team. Maja, Sabina, Matt & Cedric went upstairs to help Sarah-Jane and continue with sorting & cleaning the toys, which apparently included steam cleaning a fluffy pink bunny! The remaining 2 went back down to the familiar painting department, with Beth tackling some doors & myself painting the toilet room floors. All too quickly the clock sped past 8pm, meaning it was time to say our goodbyes and make our way back.

Returning to Wanstead House we stretched some stiff muscles before parting company, tired but happy with a job well done!

Next week we once again will be doing some good around Wanstead with James back in charge, exact details yet to be confirmed. Keep an eye out for more info and sign up here to join in.

Last but definitely not least, thanks for making my first time in charge a nice & smooth running experience!

Report written by Peter Van Tongeren


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Jack
Jack
Tuesday January 30th, 2018 12:23

Top milestone first time run leading, officially - well done PvT!

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