Bring back, bring back, oh bring back my Guys Cliff to me...to me.......

39 Goodgymers helped their local community in Warwick & Leamington Spa
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Warwick & Leamington Spa

Wednesday 16th October 2019

Report written by Becky McWass

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39 runners joined us on the first ever GoodGym run in Warwick and Leamington Spa, running a total of 6K to Bring Back Guys Cliff. We had an electrifying evening, where luckily no one sat on the fence and everyone got stuck in, including removing 20 meters of old electric fencing.

We started our run with the local paparazzi, its nice to be famous... although I'm not entirely sure we were as 'dynamic' sitting in the garden, so order was restored and we set off on our 'marathon' (can't wait to see the photos)

Due to the amount of runners our warm-up became fairly creative on the first part of the run, a nice little stop of fast feet before crossing the road warmed us all up.

Anne met us on her trusty steed (bike) and led us to the ghostly Guys Cliff. This amazing building is being bought back to life with much love and care from the local community.

We soon got stuck into a range of tasks from removing electric fencing (thanks to Simon for checking it was definitely dead) , to weeding, clearing leaves, cutting down plants and moving concrete.

Before heading back we did a little fitness session, including celebrating John's 100th good deed, he came all the way from Birmingham to support us. So of course we had to sing 'Happy 100th to him'

We finished off the session with some classic games - Sharks and Fishies, amazing how many fishies could be caught in one go when the area is fairly small. One runner even threw themselves to the sharks to let their fellow fishies escape.

Our final game involved getting each team member across the area by moving in a different way. There was some interesting use of arms and legs by some members and some beautiful high knees.

On our return run there appeared to be a bit more hill than we remembered. All safetly returned to The Fat Pug we had a little stretch whilst David told us about how to get involved in Mission runs and coached runs.

Massive thanks to everyone for creating a great launch night, we can't wait to see you all again next week. Don't forget to tell your friends too.....


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When legends fade... Long, long ago when the world moved at a gentler pace the land and greenwoods harboured special places, evocative retreats where certain delights of nature stirred the soul... Guy’s Cliffe is one such place and it blossomed from such humble beginnings to have an Oratory founded here in the 5th Century and thereon it afforded shelter to the legendary 10th Century Guy of Warwick, resident chantry priests also made their home here in the middle ages amongst whom was the noted 15th Century antiquarian John Rous whose history the site is now mostly lost. Latterly the famous Georgian actress Sarah Siddons stayed here often in the welcoming bosom of the Greatheed family, who along with the succeeding Percy family did further embellish the location to see it become a country manor of some worth and intrigue... Ultimately and sadly though it ended up somewhat slighted for it suffered greatly at the hands of negligence and fire, but all was not lost... Its present owners rescued the 15th Century Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene and ancillary rooms in the 1970’s armed with limited resources but bountiful determination. Now the outer grounds need that same commitment and attention and indeed the determination is there but our resources are few... We really need your help!

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Attendees
Ed Field
John Hayes
Liv Parker-Scott
Katie Sahota
Liz Pharoah
Huw Davies
Stewart Underhill
Liam
Laura P
Lilian
Allan Mansfield
Tim HURRELL
Sara
Helen Wilkinson
Marilena
Jenny Freeman
Philip Trigg
Emma Pascall
Mark Ryder
Abi Dixon
Laura Louise Kite
Ben
James Harwood
Joshua Waring
Iain McWass
Tejay
Laurence Copeland
Dominique
Monica Fogarty
Jamie Scott
Nicki Curwood
Jane Coates
Poppy
Gavin
Mr D Duffy
Rob Bourlakis
Rob
Becky McWass

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John Hayes

Thu 17th Oct 2019 at 6:09am

Brilliant launch, well done Becky. Thanks for the 100th squats celebration and all the best for the future!

Katie Sahota

Thu 17th Oct 2019 at 8:16am

It was a great run.... my first ever. Really enjoyed it and look forward to another one. Relieved I didn’t see any ghosts as well!

Jane Coates

Thu 17th Oct 2019 at 8:32am

Thanks so much to all involved, both as organisers and supporters. I can't wait to see this grow and grow.

Richard Taylor

Thu 17th Oct 2019 at 9:50am

Sounds like a great launch, congrats all! Definitely want to know more about sharks and fishes!

Gavin

Thu 17th Oct 2019 at 11:44am

Thank you to everyone who made this possible, it was the best leaf raking experience I've ever had :) Will definitely be back!

Gavin

Thu 17th Oct 2019 at 12:01pm

anyone know if all the pictures will be available somewhere?

Poppy

Thu 17th Oct 2019 at 7:26pm

Really enjoyed it and thanks for getting me up the hill on the way back Becky!