34 Month Streak
3 Month Streak
Wed 3rd Apr at 6:15pm
Camden Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)
It was yesterday evening. I made tea. I sat on my bed. I opened my computer and went to YouTube.
how to DIY fill hole in wall
This was what I searched, folks. I was still scarred from my last attempt at using polyfilla. Which was 20 minutes before the check-out-scary-inventory-deposit-reducing-meeting at my last rental. They took the deposit, folks, they took it to do the holes again.
Yet... this evening was different! And certainly because I was surrounded by the wonderful Alice, Faye(who was on their first GoodGym good deed - congrats!!), Jackie, John, Liz, and Steve.
We'd grasped the spring worm this evening, enjoying the longer light to traverse the bustle between Barbican and the Brady Arts and Community Centre, where our task awaited us.
Social Action for Health are a gorgeous charity working within the community in Tower Hamlets, and they need their volunteer room at the Brady spruced and enlivened, and we'll be doing just that over the coming weeks.
Our task this evening was to get the ball rolling, which we did by removing brackets from yesteryear and filling their left-behind holes.
This group took the tasks and ran with them to completion. Amidst a setting twilight, this room became a happy space filled with screwdrivers, pliers, hole filler, putty knives, and hoovers. And 40 minutes later, we'd gotten this space a short span away from being ready to paint.
Thanks, everyone, I had the most wonderful evening, and you made a real difference this evening.
Nice one!
Wed 3rd Apr at 6:15pm
We're helping a small charity called Social Action for Health, preparing their volunteer room for a facelift and revamp!
Read moreWed 20th Mar at 6:15pm
Camden Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)
We've been heading to the American International Church since December.
Since then, we've visited 10 times, always assembling, dressing, and organising the beds for their weekly winter shelter's guests.
Wednesday last week was the AIC's final winter shelter until the autumn, and we welcomed Elizabeth, Jackie, John, Lici, Louise, and Steve to our final hullabaloo until we return in October or November.
Our group's speed reflected our comfort in this space, as we swiftly made up the evening's beds in the male, female, and volunteer quarters, and we did so to our (now accustomed) speaker filled with sounds from the 80s.
I've loved this task over the past few months. Each week we make a difference. The shelter is made possible through the collected efforts of multiple people - the overnight helpers, the evening cooks (whose creations always smell so good), the AIC's core coordinating team, and... our very own GoodGym-esque help. It's a joy to be part of something that truly helps folks who need it.
We welcomed my partner, Suzanna, for the final couple of minutes, before we headed off for a well-earned spot of pasta on Tottenham Court Road!
Thanks, everyone, and see you soon, Alex
Wed 20th Mar at 6:15pm
AIC's cold weather shelter helps 16 Londoners each and every week - you'll be making sure things are ready and inviting for the evening's guests :)
Read moreThu 14th Mar at 6:30pm
Next to Paddington station: SEE "ABOUT THIS SESSION" BELOW FOR CORRECT ADDRESS
Read moreWed 6th Mar at 6:15pm
Camden Report written by Steve Murtough (he/him)
The below standard operating procedure was followed on Wednesday 6th March (evening) by some good people in the Camden area.
Fri 8th Mar at 10:55pm
Still repping the black top I see, Liz 😁
Sat 9th Mar at 12:36am
It's the best one! 😌
Sat 9th Mar at 11:41am
That one of the best report I've read. Missing you Guys
Wed 6th Mar at 6:15pm
AIC's cold weather shelter helps 16 Londoners each and every week - you'll be making sure things are ready and inviting for the evening's guests :)
Read moreWed 28th Feb at 6:15pm
Camden Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)
Attending a GoodGym session can, I always think, feel like stepping into two worlds.
In one, you meet lovely, interesting, kindred spirits like Alex, Jackie, John, and Liz, and you connect and share whilst doing something active and giving together.
And in the other, you get to move into the sphere of a wonderful and local community organisation - one you may have often walked past but never looked in - one you may know all about but have never seen things from the inside.
I felt like I had that joy last night as this brilliant group ventured into the gorgeous Calthorpe Community Garden. Sat in the heart of Central London, this garden has been part of and beneficial for the local community for over 40 years. Even in the dark, we felt separate from the surrounding urban hubbub as we trawled its weaving network of green paths and walkways. It's genuinely beautiful there.
Met by the kind and effusive Gaven, who's been part of Calthorpe for some 24 years, we were warmly shown to our tools and task for the evening.
We spent nearly an hour loading wood chip into wheelbarrows, meandering our ways to bare ground, and spreading the chip down neatly and fully. A few of us focused on a few of the raised beds in one corner, whilst Liz worked speedily to transform one of the paths.
Thank you, all, it was wonderful to see you last night! And see you again soon!!
Wed 28th Feb at 6:15pm
We're back to help out at the wonderful Calthorpe Community Garden - a green oasis just by Kings Cross - and a sustainable hub which promotes the green way of thinking and an inclusive approach to life :)
Read moreMon 5th Feb at 8:00pm
Redbridge Report written by Peter Van Tongeren
James (new GGR social secretary??) suggested a post Xmas / new year catch up, so after the evenings group run off we went to the local pub for a drink and nibble and chat - Jenny made it down and Ramon came from distance to join in as well.
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