OWLS Headingley

Supporting the seniors of North West Leeds

We help seniors living in Burley, Hyde Park, Little Woodhouse, Headingley and Kirkstall to stay healthy and independent Whether it’s a weekly phone call from a new friend, an essential food shop delivered to your door or help using the latest technology to stay connected – OWLS is here

70 GoodGymers have supported OWLS Headingley with 34 tasks.


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LeedsGroup run
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James Ireland
Adam Richards
Laura
Shannen Bagaria
Helen Noyes
Joanna Hall

Solar Eclipse from the Heart

Wednesday 12th August

Written by Laura

In the words of Erica, Helen had 'pure steamer joy' tonight whilst watching the eclipse through her veg steamer! Luckily Adam also brought some eclipse glasses so he shared them with 14 of us! Thanks Adam! We got a good view at the beginning & end of the session which was amazing to see.

We headed to OWLS allotments to fix raised beds & to do our usual weeding. We also had a journalism student come to interview us about all things GoodGym. Adam & I both got interviewed...let's hope we come across OK!

We got everyone's hopes up on the way back as we were going to get ice cream but sadly the queue was too long! Next time.

It was nice to welcome Maya, a member of the Young Leaders group who started tonight. Welcome!

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LeedsGroup run
+10
Laura
Helen Costelloe
Shannen Bagaria
Helen Noyes
Rachael Cooney
Katie Presley

Ants, Rants & Bants

Wednesday 22nd July

Written by Laura

What a great evening we've had with the GoodGym Leeds gang tonight.

Compost moving, weeding & laying membrane were the name of the game up at OWLS allotments. There were also discussions about ants, cricket, musicals, football & Carole.

We then headed to Heart for a drink afterwards & discussed Sarah's interview tomorrow at BBC Radio Leeds where she'll be talking all things GoodGym. We can't wait to listen Sarah!

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LeedsGroup run
Alan Beswick
Laura
Helen Noyes

Signed, Sealed & Delivered

Friday 3rd July

Written by Laura

Last night, 3 GoodGymers helped OWLS by delivering their leaflets to their service users around Headingley, Burley & Kirkstall.

Thanks to Helen for mapping the routes & to Alan for joining our session.

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LeedsGroup run
+7
Jason
Chloe Merrick
Laura
Helen Noyes
Rachael Cooney

All in Tents & Purposes

Wednesday 3rd June

Written by Laura

As Jubz kindly helped me figure out my tent putting up skills in preparation for our camping weekend, the rest of the team got to work on OWLS allotments.

We filled in a hole, weeded large areas & laid some stones. Great work everyone & sorry I only joined in at the end! But at least I now know how to put my tent up! Thank you Jubz :)

Thanks to Helen for meeting the group at Heart & welcome to Aran & Farzad on their first session, we hope to see you again soon.

Thanks also for the pun idea Sarah!!

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LeedsGroup run
+13
Eva
Laura
Shannen Bagaria
Helen Noyes
Katie Presley
Jacob Gardner

Inglorious Batters

Wednesday 29th April

Written by Laura

Tonight was our spring social & what great weather for it!

We ran straight to OWLS allotments where we spent around 40 minutes weeding & moving compost. We worked fast so that we could get to the park for our game of rounders. We got into two teams of 9/10 people & started the game. I don't think we 100% stuck to the rules but no one cares, we just have fun with it! We all had 3 bats each & I'm proud to say our team won with a score of 10 & a half to 8 & a half rounders. Well done gang!

We then headed to the pub for food & drinks. Poor Shannen got asked for ID so couldn't buy her alcohol free beer (yes really)...I'd take it is a compliment Shannen!

Welcome to Lydia on her first session, we hope to see you again soon. Thanks also to Erica for bringing everyone she knows to GoodGym:)

Thanks for a great evening all!

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LeedsGroup run
Lydia Jackson
Fay Blackmore
Jason
Ikechukwu Christian
Adam Richards
Laura
Katie Lees

Take It or Leaflet It

Wednesday 1st April

Written by Laura

It was boys vs girls tonight as we split into two groups to leaflet to OWLS service users around Headingley & Burley.

The girls did just under 7K & were happy to bump into the boys group just as they were finishing. We dragged them around to finish with us (I bet they wish they hadn't seen us)!!! Thanks to Christian & Adam who took the last ones to finish off on their way home.

It was so nice to do a task in the light tonight....Hello Spring!!

It was also good to welcome back Fay & Katie.

Great work team!

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