3 Month Streak
Wed 7th Feb at 6:00pm
Oxford Report written by Anwen Greenaway
Last night we went WEST out of our normal East Oxford/Marston stamping ground. We know there are some litter hot spots on and around the Botley Road, and the challenge is to time our litter picks there when the undergrowth is not too dense but the river isn't in flood.
Our clean up crew divided into 2 teams with one heading towards the grot spots along the river, and the other heading to Oatlands Recreation Ground. Some exceptional litter finds were uncovered, from items of clothing to car registration plates, a fire extinguisher, cuddly emoji star, an Unidentified Netty Object (is it a hammock? Is it a fishing net?), but no papier maché spear this time.
Snacks were had to celebrate Bethan's 21st-and-a-bit birthday, and then we scattered into the night feeling just a little bit smug and virtuous for our clean up efforts.
Lovely to have a GG tourist join us from Southampton tonight. Good to meet you Ellie!
Wed 17th Jan at 6:00pm
Oxford Report written by Bethan Greenaway
THANK GOODNESS FOR AN INSIDE TASK!!
This evening we gathered at Oxfordshire County Hall to box up trainers that we've been collection through the week and make bunting for the Children's Book Project.
Armed with tape, templates, string, worn out books and discarded trainers we set to work. The end result was six VERY jolly strings of bunting, 48 pairs of trainers boxed up to be sent to JogOn, and plans to repeat the activities in February.
A group of hardy Goodgymers then donned all their layers and ran a chilly 5k whilst everyone else (with any sense) scuttled on home to the warm.
Great work everyone!!
Wed 3rd Jan at 6:00pm
Oxford Report written by Anwen Greenaway
Last night we started 2024 strong with a spot of litter pick bingo. Litter was cleared, strange items found (a tap, cutlery), and we only got a tiny bit competitive about our litter bingo cards.
A flying start to the January challenge.
Mon 25th Dec 2023 at 9:00am
Oxford Report written by Shati Patel (she/her)
Volunteering (marshalling + cheering) at the Christmas edition of Uni parks parkrun 🎄 Surprisingly busy, with more than 400 runners running (the secret extra verse to the 12 days of Christmas?) and lots of festive outfits. A very rewarding start to my Christmas day!
Mon 25th Dec 2023 at 9:00am
Oxford Report written by Bethan Greenaway
Bethan and Jessica ran, Alice and Shati volunteered and an excellent festive time was had by all!!
Wed 16th Aug 2023 at 6:00pm
Oxford Report written by Anwen Greenaway
Last night we made a return to the garden of the Highfield Unit after a 2 year hiatus. The Highfield is the young people's mental health in-patient unit at Warneford Hospital. Some of the garden has recently been redesigned into a much more inviting space, which was lovely to see.
The garden is divided into 3 sections, so we divided into a trio of teams to weed, prune and lop. We weeded and pruned outside the dining room to give a clearer view of the lovely new garden design, lopped bramble and pulled up nettles in the mosaic garden, and weeded and pruned the shaded corridor space outside some of the bedrooms.
We amassed a large pile of clippings and prunings and worked up a bit of a sweat, so were grateful for the water and biscuits we were given at the end.
Welcome to GoodGym Catriona (Kitty).
Thu 17th Aug 2023 at 3:55pm
Such a nice first session, thank you! Looking forward to joining you guys again soon :)
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