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Sun 7th Jan at 5:00pm
Newcastle Report written by Rae Hale
A ten minute litter pick of my block/back alley including a quick reshuffle of the 12 (!) wheelie bins left at my back gate instead of their owners'. Stock photo as too dark/wet/I forgot.
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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Newcastle Report written by Newcastle runner
This morning Rae and I helped out with the Ouseburn Trust, doing some very satisfying weeding.
Until a couple of years ago the cobbles were completely covered by mud. Thank you to Ouseburn Trust volunteers, who are helping to restore the area to its former glory.
We will absolutely be back helping out with the Ouseburn Trust.
Next Goodgym task is:
Sunday 29th October 2023: (tomorrow): 10:00am - 12:00pm at Hodgkin Park with Urban Green.
All are welcome to Goodgym.
Mon 9th Oct 2023 at 6:15pm
Newcastle Report written by Charlotte Proud (she/her)
I arrived at Stepney Banks a little early, and I was talking to Sara, the task owner, about the task we were going to complete tonight.
Sara explained that she would like it if we could tidy up the path, that the riders take the horses and ponies along (to and from the upper yard).
Apparently the riders find it difficult, as the ponies especially like to bimble along and enjoy eating the grass/weeds!
Myself, Elliot, Aimee, Rae, Louise and Dan all got stuck in with various tools and brushes, sweeping and pulling out the grass/weeds.
It was a great team effort and we had made a big difference at the end. Apologies as I forgot to take a group photo!
Good luck to Dan (Last wheelbarrow photo!) as he moves away to Wolverhampton! Thank you for all your effort and hard work, hopefully you might be able to come back and visit, or do some GG tourism in Birmingham!
Congratulations to Elliot on reaching 15 good deeds tonight, a brilliant achievement!
I had a lovely walk home along the Quayside and took a photo which I've also included.
Mon 9th Oct 2023 at 6:15pm
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