2 Month Streak
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2 Month Streak
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Sun 2nd Feb at 9:30am
Hackney Report written by Hackney runner
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 🙌
Mon 27th Jan at 7:00pm
Tower Hamlets Report written by Laura Williams
It was a pretty wild and windy evening in Bethnal Green tonight, but that didn't deter 19 GoodGymers descending on Rocky Park to do battle with a particularly stubborn border garden.
Led by the brilliant Margaret and Ash of the Teesdale and Hollybush TRA, this task forms part of an ongoing project to transform gardens, planters and allotments across the estate.
Our job tonight was to remove some unwanted shrubs, load them into wheelbarrows, and transport them across the park. Working mainly in the border garden, in a large group, trying to ignore the rain, teamwork was the order of the night. Wheelbarrows were loaded and soil and shrubs shuttled across to the other side of the park. Even when the heavens opened, the GoodGymers didn't stop.
By 7:50, the job was nearly done - and the team pretty drenched.
Having wheeled the last few barrows of soil and gathered equipment, we posed for the final couple of pictures.
And then came the reward: Lobo’s doughnuts and Margaret’s Cadbury’s Twirls. Glycogen replenished, we sloshed our way to the pub for well-earned drinks and a lovely birthday celebration.
Sun 26th Jan at 6:45pm
Tue 21st Jan at 3:00pm
Portsmouth Report written by Judy Knapp
What did we learn from this task....?
Squirrels don't like to get up too early on cold mornings, so it's difficult to engage with them on the morning school run; they are elusive in rural woodland with fabulous trees, probably because there are plenty of other nearby places to hang out; they won't come down from their tree to play with an eager Jack Russell.
But, they do enjoy pieces of apple; they like to pose beautifully for a photo; and unfortunately there will always be litter to collect in the areas where they live.
Well done for cleaning up for them and getting out on a cold, grey day to enjoy outdoor spaces.
Tue 21st Jan at 3:00pm
Fri 17th Jan at 4:00pm
Tower Hamlets Report written by Fiona M
We gathered on a cold Friday evening to help Emily and the team at St Margaret's House to maintain the garden space. The space can be enjoyed by everyone and is used by the community cafe next door. We were kept busy cutting back ivy, weeding, sweeping, spreading mulch, clearing flower beds and reorganising the pots. Big shout out to Astha who joined Goodgym Tower Hamlets for the first time! We hope to see you again soon :-) By the end of the evening the front and back gardens were looking much tidier than when we arrived and the team really appreciated all the extra help. Well done team, great effort and thanks joining us on a bitterly cold January evening!
Tue 14th Jan at 9:08pm
Tower Hamlets Report written by Fiona M
I did another shift at the Crisis at Christmas hotel in East London, where guests are given accommodation into January and assigned a case worker to work with in order to secure housing for the future. The Christmas project provides some respite and can be the first step on someone's journey out of homelessness. It was a busy day in the centre and I helped out with various activities including the breakfast service, running the tea and coffee station and providing information about the different activities and services available to guests. The day went quickly and it was a nice change from my usual Monday behind a computer screen!
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