Improving fitness and doing good deeds along the way
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๐The Crown Pub EN10 6QT
Amazing grassroots endurance racing for all! Super friendly, awesome fun!
Wednesday 5th February
Dan (He/ him) said they'd do it and they weren't lying. They've hit their target for the January Challenge 2025
It was never in doubt. Dan committed to the January Challenge 2025, and they only went and did it.
Sun 2nd Feb at 9:30am
Hackney Report written by Dan (He/ him)
A lovely sunny morning for a paddle along the River Lea, guided by Leaside Trust coach Beate, who got us kitted up with a life vest and paddle, and got us warmed up with some reactive catch the paddle games.
We boarded our canoes in twos and quickly learned how to navigate the waters of the River Lea. The weather was on our side as we explored the River and encountered wildlife as well as other vessels.
After this great social paddle we went to the Springfield Cafe for a well earned lunch.
Thanks to the Leaside Trust who treated Goodgym to this lovely canoe trip ๐
Saturday 1st February
Dan (He/ him) done 100 good deeds with GoodGym.
Dan has just reached another level: 100 good deeds with GoodGym. That's at least 100 times when they could have easily done something easier. But they didn't, Dan has kept going and going. Helping a lot of other people and getting a bit fitter at the same time. Congratulations Dan.
Tue 4th Feb at 10:00am
amazing! well done Dan - brilliant achievement ๐
Tue 4th Feb at 10:05am
Whoop Whoop - Congratulations Dan
Tue 4th Feb at 10:13am
Thanks guys :)
Sat 1st Feb at 10:30am
Hackney Report written by anne malcolm
Goodgym Hackney were out in force to get a new month of good deeds off to a flying start. Particular shout out to Evie, Indi, Lucy, Dimitrios and Andy who were joining us for the first time. Great to meet so many enthusiastic, friendly volunteers.
We were back at Stoke Newington Common to help our friends at SNUG (Stoke Newington Common Users Group) plant new hedging. There was a wonderful selection of trees and roses to plant, including dogrose, elder, spindle, hawthorn and blackthorn, although without their leaves, it proved hard to differentiate between some of them.
With so many volunteers (SNUG were out in force too!), we were able to split into two groups, working at two locations on the Common - one by the bus stand to create a hedge between the common and the pavement, the other along the fence by the railway line to help mask the metal railings. The climbing roses were particularly well suited for this job.
Holes were soon being dug, plants selected, supported and protected with canes and tubing, and pressed firmly into place to help them bed in.
After a good hour and a half, we had run out of space and canes. So we gathered up tools and unplanted hedge plants, and made our way back to base camp where SNUG very kindly shared hot drinks and home made cake, which was very much appreciated by all.
SNUG have already been in touch to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part. They were thrilled to see so many GoodGymmers and are most grateful for all GoodGym's help.
Sat 1st Feb at 10:30am
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Hackney Report written by Sooz
*Plog not Plod! *
Picking Litter (PL) + j(OG)ging!
Dan ran to this week's task, clocking up some extra kms as we near the end of the January challenge.
He soon met Rob, Sooz and Louise at London Fields and duly handed out the bin bags ready for a good old fashioned Plog in the Park.
4 full bags - and around 4km - later, the GoodGymmers had cleared the parks and streets of Hackney. With a lot of laughs along the way, including Rob and Sooz admitting they hadn't actually heard of plogging before!
Another great social task, keeping everyone fit, and doing good whilst at it.
Bring it home for January with a final plog of your own - any time, anywhere!
https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/little-pick-anywhere-anytime-to-achieve-the-january-challenge
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