GoodGym Exeter

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Craig Barber

Who ordered the bench?

Tuesday 15th April

Written by Craig Barber (He/him)

This week we had an ad-hoc task after our usual session - our task owner kindly donated a park bench to the secret garden down the road. We kindly moved it to its new home!

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Isabel Sloman
Craig Barber

The Best Exotic Bugigold Hotel

Tuesday 15th April

Written by Craig Barber (He/him)

This week we were back in Newtown to help finish the wonderful bug hotel. Our task this week was to fit the new roof, kindly made by Men In Sheds! The before and after pictures from our previous task shows just how great it looks! We also had the chance to put up sole more wire for raspberries at the same time!

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Belle Isle Return

Tuesday 22nd April

Written by Craig Barber (He/him)

Today, 4 GoodGymers were back at Belle Isle park for the first time in 6 months. We joined Joe the task owner to start re-claiming some pathways that had been taken over by grass and weeds.

Always a lovely evening in the park, we'll be there again soon to do more!

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Craig Barber

Fast and Furiously Raining Friday

Friday 18th April

Written by Exeter runner

2 runners helped marshal the Fast Friday 10k run around the riverside in Exeter. There were around 300 runners braving the rain and wind, and lots of soggy but smiling volunteer marshals.

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Craig Barber

We’ve got the Power

Saturday 5th April

Written by Craig Barber (He/him)

Today we joined up with CityRuns, to help marshal at the annual Power Run at Powderham Castle. We couldn’t have picked a better day to support the 5 and 10 mile runners, cheering them on in the sun.

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Craig Barber

Volunteers Assemble

Thursday 3rd April

Written by Craig Barber (He/him)

Today Lucy and Craig were at the annual Volunteer Fayre in Exeter Cathedral, showcasing GoodGym and all the good work we do. Nearly 1000 people attended this year‘s event, which hosted over 60 charity organisations. We met lots of potential task and mission owners, as well as some keen new runners and Leroy the Lion from the Exeter Lions club.

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