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Sat 16th Mar at 10:20am
Newcastle Report written by Anji Andrews (she/her)
Despite the billing today being “big beginners session” we had no beginners and instead a group of five very experienced GoodGymers! Between us we have amassed 718 good deeds as of today so it was definitely not our first rodeo. It was a GoodGym Newcastle favourite on the cards today too- a brilliant link up with the lovely Ouseburn Trust. And today, something new, weeding and tree planting by Blenkinsop Coulson’s monument opposite Hotel Du Vin.
We arrived to a group of Ouseburn Trust volunteers already on it and clearing weeds with gusto. Brilliant task owner Dave started the session by telling us about Coulson’s monument and the work he had done for animal rights- what a good man! - you always take away interesting facts at these sessions, and I’m sure every time I pass the monument now I’ll remember that fact.
It was a beautiful blue sky day, perfect for the workout that was waiting- Debbie walked over a mile in wheelbarrow trips while I swept and litter picked til my arms ached and Tanya, Paul and Lucy got their back into weeding and planting some trees. We couldn’t believe how quickly the time passed and feeling our cups were full up with vitamin D we headed back to base, discussing our milestone GoodGym task moments over the years.
I’ll let Tanya reveal if she wishes how she made the end of this session dramatic one. For now, what happens at GoodGym stays at GoodGym.
Mon 4th Mar at 6:15pm
Newcastle Report written by Anji Andrews (she/her)
A hastily rearranged task meant another litter pick for us this evening, and despite doing a lot of litter picking throughout January it was a good - and enthusiastic turn out this evening! What a lovely evening it was too- check out Charlotte's beautiful bridge photo.
It was a calm and clear night for our all-walking group run so we quickly caught up on a busy weekend- not realising til much later that we have also passed 5000 good deeds in the last week- how amazing is that?! Heading off downhill and towards the Quayside there wasn't a great deal to collect until our arrival to The Cycle Hub. The long car park fence is a trap for rubbish when it's been windy and in no time three bags were filled with bottles, cans, takeaway cartons and much more. It was a good chance to catch up on what everyone is up to- from moving house to holidays to the best way to take a selfie!
This was a hastily wrapped-up session as it was also a social night and straight on to The Ship Inn. A perfect way to start the week.
Sat 2nd Mar at 8:30am
Newcastle Report written by Anji Andrews (she/her)
Finally I reached my 250th good deed milestone today with a little help from my friends!
Charlotte, Paul and I were parkwalking at South Shields parkrun on a beautiful seaside morning. We were joined by little Bruce whose human was RD today.
It was a lovely way to spend an hour and a great start to the weekend.
Mon 4th Mar at 7:30pm
Come and say hi even if you aren't able to come to the task!
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Sat 6th Jan at 10:30am
Newcastle Report written by Anji Andrews (she/her)
What a joy to get a horse pun for a task at the stables on the same day as the big Tyne and Wear derby!
It was so great to get a big turnout for our first Saturday session of the year, and a big welcome to Sophie who has been wanting to give us a try for ages. Welcome Sophie, you did a brilliant job of getting stuck in today!
It was a session of two teams today, both of which united in one wish- helping our good friends at Stepney Bank Stables. This community stables is not only our group run base but does loads of amazing things in and around Newcastle. Two tasks were requested today- take down the Christmas tree and decorations, and sweep out the ramp from the stables to the yard. While most people made a choice, I nominated Elliott (sorry!) to be in charge of the tree as he was an expert when we put the tree up back in December. Knowing what an overcomplicated jigsaw it had been on the way up would definitely help for the way down.
The sweeping team outdoors got cracking on a very physical job clearing hay, mud and water from the path for a full body workout in chilly sunshine. The before and after photos today show how much muscle went into this bit.
Anna had the genius idea back indoors to wrap and bind the sets of branches for the tree to make the assembly of the tree a little easier next Christmas, and it definitely went back in the box much easier than it came out.
With both tasks finished within 40 minutes I was feeling generous and offered a choice of fitness sessions, with a little interval workout coming out on top. Lots of squats, running and a few nose-to-walk press ups helped to warm up the group after a very chilly task.
We are back at Stepney Bank Stables on Monday where we are meeting to head off on a quayside litter pick. We’d love to see you, hope you can make it.
Sat 6th Jan at 10:30am
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