Charlotte Proud
Love helping others, Brittle Bone Disease, Marathon runner, London 2012 Olympic Torchbearer
Newcastle
TaskForce
162Good deeds
609runs
1,730cheers
TaskForce achievements
51
Community Missions
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21
Group Runs
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21
Walking Groups
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43
Run reports
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17
Run reports
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Group Fitness Activities
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The “GoodGym feeling”
5 benefits I get from being in GoodGym, by Charlotte Proud
26 Apr
Newcastle
Prickle Treat
Standing ovation for this Halloween Week Pun by Paul!
This is the first group run we've had where everyone has walked and it was a great night to do so. Check out Charlotte's amazing photo of Newcastle Eagles Arena when we arrived!
It was our monthly visit to Newcastle Eagles tonight where we lend a hand to clear sections of their community gardens in the car park. It was brilliant to have Richard back for the first time since the foodbank community missions last summer. He told us his tales of parkrunning in Finland and doing two marathons in the same amount of weeks. Kudos.
We spent our time tonight weeding and clearing two sections of the car park and the before and after photos show what a difference we can make in a short space of time. Despite Paul getting dramatically prickled along the back of his leg, and Charlotte and Aimee falling down THE SAME step, we had a fantastic night.
Our next group run is a Saturday special, join us for a gardening task on Saturday 6th with Launchpad Veterans.
Newcastle
Litter picking in Exhibition Park
Come along to do good things with good people!
Please bring your own gloves for this task (bags will be provided)
Make your own way to Exhibition Park and look for us. Any time you can spare to this task is gratefully received! PLEASE MEET BY THE BANDSTAND
Newcastle
Gardening with Newcastle Eagles
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES FOR THIS TASK!
Run, walk and volunteer at this monthly group session with Newcastle Eagles. The foundation relies on the support of volunteers to keep their gardens and outdoor spaces clear and tidy, and they have been great supporters of GG Newcastle since the start. We will be gardening and weeding, and there will be jobs for everyone.
There will be an optional fitness session to complete before we run and walk back to the start point.
Meet READY TO RUN outside Central Station where there are public toilets if anyone needs to use them.
You must register in advance for this group run.
Newcastle
Sweep, sort, tidy and clean at Recyke Y Bike
We are back to Group Runs and this one will be bags of fun with something for everyone. Meet at the Cycle Hub READY TO RUN OR WALK (there are no changing or storage facilities available)
Recyke is an amazing hidden space and we will be helping out with a range of tasks to keep the area looking splendid. There's then the option to take part in a fitness session suitable for all abilities before we run or walk back.
This is an outstanding charity that we are always proud to support. Please wear a mask for this task as it will take place indoors.
YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR THIS GROUP RUN: ARRIVALS ON THE DAY WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT SIGN UP AS PER NEW GROUP RUN RULES
Newcastle
Gardening with Newcastle Eagles
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES FOR THIS TASK!
Run, walk and volunteer at this monthly group session with Newcastle Eagles. The foundation relies on the support of volunteers to keep their gardens and outdoor spaces clear and tidy, and they have been great supporters of GG Newcastle since the start. We will be gardening and weeding, and there will be jobs for everyone.
There will be an optional fitness session to complete before we run and walk back to the start point.
Meet READY TO RUN outside Central Station where there are public toilets if anyone needs to use them.
You must register in advance for this group run.
Newcastle
We “picked” a good night for it
The Quayside really showed its beauty off tonight for our Group Run! As a group of kayakers took to the Tyne for a night cruise (yes, really!) we met armed with bags and litter picks on a perfect autumn night.
We met Sara for the very first time as she came to give GoodGym a go- go and give her a big cheer! Aimee had a very impressive warm up run to the start area, while Neil took it easy ahead of the Yorkshire marathon this weekend and Charlotte and I nursed various injuries and walked.
It was good to see a few usual litter hot spots were looking a little clearer, but venturing to the road side we found a few untidy areas to clear up in no time at all. Four bags were filled pretty quickly, with the weirdest item of the night going to Aimee who found a Halloween web decoration complete with fake spider! Neil bagged an extra good deed, giving people directions to Newcastle arena.
It was a tame kind of fitness session with multiple games of Rock Paper Scissors complete with short exercises at the end of each round.
A super start to the week and a nice feeling to be back after my knee surgery!
Newcastle
Litter picking on Newcastle Quayside
Run, walk or cycle in this Group activity that will keep Newcastle Quayside looking its best.
Please meet ready to run, walk or cycle and wear gloves! Litter pickers and bags provided. There will be a fitness session at the end of the session for those who want to join in!
Meet on the river side of Quayside Wetherspoons
Newcastle
Coffee, cake and a catch up at the Cycle Hub
This is open to absolutely EVERYONE whether you've just joined recently or simply haven't been for ages.
GoodGym Newcastle launched in April 2018 and is almost 4 years old which is brilliant. During that time we have completed an amazing 3,628 good deeds! (including 44 missions to help older people, 396 group runs/community missions and 332 coach visits)
So come along and enjoy a friendly relaxed catch up over coffee (or tea/juice!) A brilliant opportunity to discover what GoodGym Newcastle is all about, meet new friends or just catch up with others you haven't seen for a while.
This is also a great opportunity to invite others (family/friends) to sign up for the first time and chat to others about their experiences with GoodGym.
We will just meet outside (fingers crossed for good weather) and if there is enough interest, I will see if I can reserve tables/a space for us.
Feel free to pop along and drop by, or stay as long as you like!
No fitness involved at all (unusual I know!) but feel free to meet up beforehand for a walk, run or cycle!
(The car park at the Cycle Hub is free and a great place to meet but may be busy on a Sunday due to the Quayside Market)
Newcastle
Helping Building Futures East with a Money Management Community Activity Day
We will be helping to assist with this free event offering support, activities and guidance around money managements, skills and lifestyle.
Up the Creek WITH a paddle is a family-friendly activity day to support individuals with advice, guidance and information around money management, debt and loan-shark awareness.
The event is free to attend and open to all. A creche is available on advance booking.
There will be a range of organisations offering the following:
Debt and money management tips
Advice and guidance on work, skills and job hunting
Games and family activities
Relaxation sessions
Free Christmas hampers
The event is 10am till 2pm but any help is welcome so just pick and choose a time that suits you and stay as long as you like (any help at all will be most welcome) e.g. 12pm-2pm. I'll be there/around so just get in touch Charlotte :-)
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