After a short warm up (yes it's getting chilly now) four Good Gymers Beattie, Rachel, Yesika and Moya made our way down the mean streets of East Finchley to Martin Primary School to get well stuck into a very large pile of fresh woodchips that needed spreading at their forest school. The caretaker John explained that we needed to get the pathway covered so we loaded up the wheelbarrow and wheelie bin and began work by the torchlight and soon got into the swing of things. We hear that a very special guest in a red suit and white beard might be visiting the forest school soon, so it had to look its finest. This was Yesika's first visit to the school, and she proved a dab hand with the rake, making swift and neat work on the long and winding path through the orchard. In the end we shifted the whole pile, and even had a bit left to go under the hammock. Shame we couldn't lie in it - it was time for a short run back to the Phoenix for our wind down. Thanks ladies!

great turn out today with Beattie, Rachel, Cloud, Moya, Theodore, Yesika and Cherian ready to help Brian do a bit of tidy up of Northway gardens.

we completed the task within 20 minutes and that gave us some time to do a series of sprints and forward and backward lunges on the way back to camp.

you all did amazing this evening! keep up your great work!

A magnificent, seven GoodGym members came together to help their local community by keeping fit and doing a good deed! Our original good deed was to help a local park clearing paths, but unfortunately our host had to cancel. Fortunately the phoenix cinema requested us to distribute some leaflets for the some classic old films that they are presenting. We were more than happy to help this jewel in the crown of Finchley! There’s not many boroughs with one of the oldest cinemas in the world! ( that has continuously shown films and starts with the letter. P! ) We soon distributed all the leaflets using an Indian running technique. This then allowed us to do a nice loop along Mutton brook and back to the cinema. But not before we had made use of a outdoor gym and done some paired squats to build knee strength. It was a lovely evening to be out running and doing some good! Give a shout out to Cherian who led the group back to the Phoenix on her second group run.

GoodGym Barnet runners came together on Halloween to support the Phoenix Cinema, one of the oldest purpose-built cinemas in the UK by delivering leaflets to the nearby homes in East Finchley. The session was led by Antonio who made sure we had a spooktacular workout. We had some new faces and guests, including Abby Ben, and Cherian who have recently joined us to get stuck in helping the community and getting fit! We also had a guest runner from Canada, Tony Marra , who is premiering his film Run Boston this Saturday. He has generously offered GoodGym runners free tickets! Check out the link on the website for details.

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/supporting-the-phoenix-cinema-presenting-a-film-about-running?legacy=true

We then started our run and delivery of leaflets behind Cherry Tree Woods. As is traditional, we made sure we delivered a leaflet to a very famous popstar living nearby. Unfortunately, he wasn’t home, probably out trick or treating like the rest of the population! To make sure we had a good workout, Antonio included some uphill sprints to make sure we had a good hit session before warming down back at the Phoenix Cinema . It was great to have a chat and drink after. Thanks to the Phoenix for giving us some free pumpkin cake! Yummy 🎃🍰 In terms of spooky the omni presence of the Grim Reaper was good, but the award goes jointly to Moya and Beattie for their subtle, scary costumes!

Nine GoodGym members recently came together to help out at the stunning Park at Stephens House & Gardens in Finchley. This place is a real gem of the area, with a rich history dating back to 1870 and a garden designed by Marnoch, a well-known Victorian garden designer.

Unfortunately, we didn't get to see much of the garden because it was pitch dark outside. But that didn't stop us from having a blast! We met Helen at one of the gates who directed us to wheelbarrows, shovels, and rakes. We then proceeded to move woodchip into a play area for children. It was a fabulous night with the moon shining bright above us - we felt like Moonrakers! (pun intended Sorry I couldn’t do better! )

After finishing up in good time, we headed back to the Phoenix Cinema for a warm down and some socializing in the upstairs café.

Join us for our next adventure and let's have some fun while doing good!"