HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Last night was our first Group run/walk and task of the new decade and what a night it was with some lovely new faces joining us for the first or second time and also people attending to find out about individual coach running!

Once we had welcomed the New Year in and chatted about all things GoodGym, we spoke about the task/ route and plan for the run for the evening which was to help Gorse Hill Studios have a bit of a sort out.

We warmed up and then set off with the "Pace crew" cantering off into the distance and then cantering back to meet us in the second group who were clipping along at a steady rate. Our stalwart GoodGym-er and resident tech expert John backmarked and kept us all on the straight and narrow as per. :-)

Once we had arrived at GHS we met Caroline who gave us some of the background and history of the centre which is a hub for educational and creative arts for young people not in mainstream education and all sorts of community groups including Trafford Youth Council and the Care Leavers group. Facilities include a theatre, music studio, kitchen, garden and arts area.

Those who were new to the GHS were shown round the facilities by the first Apprentice to work there, Olivia while the rest of the team took stock of what was needed of us...

Our task was to sort out a room full of furniture so that it can be hired out as additional income for GSH as it is now responsible for sorting its own revenue streams out.

The room before we got our hands on it!

After searching out Allen keys and other implements we set to and took apart 5 large desks, rejigged furniture and created a space that can now be hired out for meetings of up to 15 people creating an additional revenue stream until another local community group move in to use that room. And all in 30 minutes!

WELL DONE TEAM!

TA-DA!!!

We said our GoodGym goodbyes to Caroline and ran (chatted) back to base (St Matthews Community Hub) where we stretched off and discussed the task for next week - which is painting at Cheeky Cherubs CIC in Urmston. Click here to sign up and give me a shout at kate@goodgym.org if you have any queries about anything.

BIG shout out to...

Elaine who has completed 10 good deeds for GoodGym Trafford! Well done and thanks Elaine - it's great to have you on the team.

And big up to brand newbies, second timers, not been for a whilers, newly official members and nearly at 100 deed=ers. You are all great!

Nigel Lois Aimee Molly Anna Tracey Clare Fiona John Nicola Sana

Thanks all and see you next time. Until then, happy running! Kate x

Our first kickstart session of the New Year took place at Stretford Parkrun this morning. 16 lovely runners dashed around the 5K parkrun course and then gathered to find out more about GoodGym Trafford and to pick up all sorts of random rubbish we found in Longford Park. A fabulous way to DO GOOD and GET FIT!

GOODGYMERS SHOUT OUT ROLL CALL:

Aimee Adam Liz Sana Sally Lindsey Molly Louise Vicky Fiona Kate Elaine Chris Nicola John Freddy

Well done all and see you next time! Happy running, Kate