Ben Foster
Run with a purpose. Owner of Juno Previously GoodGym Oxford (2019-2023) Currently GG Manchester & Stockport
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83 Month Streak
TaskForce achievements
323
Sessions listed
330
Sessions led
34
Sessions backmarked
20
Walks led
178
Sessions photographed
326
Reports written
Ben Foster's next session
Trafford
Significant improvement to mental health and general wellbeing as he will be able to enjoy his garden again
Latest activity
Ben Foster signed up to a group run.
Tue 23rd Jun at 6:30pm
Advertising the community events to the local community
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Ben Foster signed up to a group run.
Tue 16th Jun at 6:30pm
Advertising the community events to the local community
Read moreBen Foster went on a group run
Mon 8th Jun at 6:15pm
Manchester Report written by Ben Foster
Welcome to Esteban for your first GoodGym session! 👏
This evening was a Manchester Post delivery around a residential area in Longsight. After the morning rain, we were both very thankful for blue skies and sunshine in the evening for a stroll, criss-crossing the streets in between deliveries.
300 newspapers containing local news and community events, with some residents very happy to receive some good news media! In just 75-80 minutes, we managed to deliver them all, discussing jobs, volunteering, GoodGym, running clubs, and other topics in between.
Next week we have a litter pick planned meeting in the city centre for a gentle run out to Ardwick or Hulme where known litter grot-spots exist.
Ben Foster went on a community mission
Sat 6th Jun at 11:00am
Manchester Report written by Ben Foster
Day out for Scott, Ben, and Juno at the Manchester Volunteer Fair in St Ann's Square in the city centre.
Lots of conversations and connections with those looking to get involved, making links to community organisations, and giving GoodGym a thorough introduction to the people of Manchester.
Juno earned her grub by bringing in people with her natural charm, while t-shirts, photos, posters, and flyers giving us a way to show how much GoodGym groups can help out to local groups and to overcome social isolation often becoming an issue across many demographics.
Looking forward to following up on a few new potential tasks and activities, and good to see Sam and Sanjeev briefly during the day.
Ben Foster signed up to a mission.
Wed 10th Jun at 6:00pm
Significant improvement to mental health and general wellbeing as he will be able to enjoy his garden again
Read moreBen Foster went on a mission
Tue 2nd Jun at 6:00pm
Trafford Report written by Ben Foster
Another productive session clearing the garden for Mr S. He was more chirpy this evening, with the dog joining briefly too despite a recent bee 🐝 sting!
I tackled the overgrown hedges, brambles, nettles, and remainder of the space while Mr S mowed the area cleared last time. Lots of pulling, strimming, chopping, and mauling of the space with a few stings and scratches to show for it.
Managed to unearth a nice rose 🌹 lots of mint 🌱 and more plants towards the back fence that are now much more accessible. Another pile of green refuse to be collected.
More nettles and the front hedges that need tackling are another job for another day. Kind of some of the neighbours providing us with ice cream and snacks! 🙏
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