Anastasia Hancock

GoodGym Wandsworth

WandsworthGroup run
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Dave Clarke
Jordan
Ben Margerison
Sophie Humphrey
Anastasia Hancock
Pritesh Mistry

It’ll all come scout in the wash

Monday 9th February

Written by Anastasia Hancock (she/her)

At GoodGym Wandsworth we have a lot in common with the Scouts. We're resourceful, especially when we have a task with a lack of tools (anyone remember emptying an Olympic size sand pit with kids' spades?). We're always prepared (usually with baked goods). We even have our own set of badges.

So we were more than ready to go and lend a hand at Battersea Scout Hut last night,especially as it was a toasty inside task.

We started off with some warm ups and, inspired by the Winter Olympics, and a guess at which country historically has performed best. Well done to all of those who said Norway! A small but mighty winter warrior.

We had time for a little extra mileage to warm ourselves up, so set off on a scenic route to the Scout hall, arriving a little while later to find Scout master Peter waiting for us.There was plenty to do to keep the hall safe,welcoming and clean for local users. We wiped walls, hoovered carpets, gleamed taps, washed skirting boards and cleaned away handprints. Great job everybody, the place was sparkling by the time we were done.

We wanted to take advantage of a lovely inside space, so moved upstairs to the function room for our fitness session which last night was all about core values. We did plank jumps, corkscrews, hollow holds, dead bugs and more to help build those abs of steel.

Next week we are back at Larkhall park to help with various jobs at this lovely park, and we will be celebrating Pancake day with a social afterwards at the local Wetherspoons with - pancakes! All welcome.

This weekend there is also the opportunity to prep and deliver hot food to vulnerable families and the week after a great community mission at Unigate woods. Help spread the GG love this February!

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WandsworthCommunity mission
StephDucat

Hot Meals, Warm Hearts

Sunday 8th February

Written by StephDucat

Another Sunday afternoon in Goodgym Wandsworth to deliver food for Jags in Brixton, but totally different weather. Last weekend its was wet wet wet, but not today which means I stayed dry!! Collected the lovely food then went to deliver hot meals to my usual flats in the area and it brings a smile to them when I knock at their door. Took the opportunity to get more street art in Brixton

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WandsworthCommunity mission
Jason Kurtis

Putting Down Roots at Woodfield Pavilion

Sunday 8th February

Written by Jason Kurtis

Volunteers really went out on a limb at Woodfield Pavilion, rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck in to some poplar planting with true grit (and plenty of dirt). From digging holes that were un-be-leaf-ably stubborn, to carefully planting young saplings and building sturdy protection barriers, the team proved they’re a cut above when it comes to growing good things for the future. It was a hands-on, down-to-earth effort that will help these trees branch out safely for years to come — a solid day’s work that definitely deserves a round of a-trees-iation.

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Hazel Crosland
Ali
Catherine Moore
Jordan
Sophie Humphrey
Anastasia Hancock

Orange-inal gangsters

Monday 2nd February

Written by Anastasia Hancock (she/her)

We had some amazing milestones to celebrate last night, with Ali earning her GoodGym wings by doing an incredible 100 good deeds, and Jordan getting to 300 good deeds. Such an achievement making a really big difference in Wandsworth - give them a cheer! And while you're at it, please put your hands together for Catherine and Jack who both came along for their first GoodGym session - brilliant to have you both join us.

We started off the night with a warm up and a reminder about this session coming up on Saturday. This is a big task and we really need some more helping hands -it's going to be a great workout and one that has a big impact at a local nursery school.

After a short run down to Doddington, we were met by Malissa, who divided us up into groups and got the tasks underway. From strawberry snipping to raking, mallow pulling to weeding and planting there was plenty to do. Not forgetting some more work on those infamous orange planters that have made it into GoodGym history! This time these colourful yet massive planters needed yet more shifting about and some compost dug out of them. We' ll be back before long to plant in them.

After a good stint in the garden it was time for our fitness. Teaming up into partners we alternated from and upper body to lower body focus, keeping the intensity high and getting all those muscles working.

Great job everybody!

Next week we're off to the scout hall - hope to see you there!

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Beth
Ali
Anastasia Hancock
Armin Ziadlourad
Jason Kurtis
Ben Margerison

Cake it or leaf it

Saturday 31st January

Written by Anastasia Hancock (she/her)

There was so much to celebrate on a sunny Saturday morning in Battersea, including

  • A double birthday celebration, with both task owner and Doddington community garden lead volunteer Malissa and GG Wandsworth's Felix both marking a very special occasion!

  • Ali reaching a huge milestone - 100 good deeds! That's such a huge amount of community impact, commitment and positivity spread throughout Wandsworth. Way to go Ali!

  • Welcoming Armin to his very first GoodGym session - lovely to have you join us!

There was lots to get done, including sorting pots, digging up grass, snipping strawberries, sweeping leaves and replanting Japanese anemone - so we grabbed tools and got down to business!

After an hour of hard work the garden was looking a lot tidier and the Doddington team were pleased with everything we got done. All that was left to do was celebrate with cake and then on to a coffee nearby! Well done everybody, what a way to kick off the weekend.

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StephDucat

Beau‑nappétit

Sunday 1st February

Written by StephDucat

Jags deliveries are back after a few months on inactivity. Ran 16 km from South Ealing to Brixton in the rain(on and off) and through puddles of water and mud to collect meals that were prepared just before my arrival in Brixton. Had my regular area in Brixton to go to and deliver food to 11 flats with a total of 14 containers. You should have seen the smiles of each person when they opened the door : not for me but for the delicious food as they have not received these ready meals for some months now, but back to normal as from today. Didnt take pictures of containers as flat numbers on them, but took some pictures in Brixton. Food had rice and chicken for most of them. Until next time and enjoy your meals.

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