Tuesday 27th October
Report written by Sevan
Tonight's group run had GoodGymers from Ealing and Hounslow fliering. Not in Acton though. Today the team was in the streets near Ealing Broadway Centre and The Library of Things that's based there.
"Is that a church?" - Anonymous GoodGymer
"No. That's Ealing Broadway Centre" - Sevan
Today's goal was to stop people worshipping at the altar of retail and spread the word about the Library of Things. Instead of buying items that people would use rarely, it offers items for rent to save people money and also reduce consumption and waste.
As well as Ealing Broadway Centre, there were real churches and grand buildings on the route too. On the way, the team snaked or leapfrogged (depending which GoodGym area was "home") along the streets of large houses, converted flats, steep stairs and dark passages. There was even an open gate to a private estate that was taken advantage of.
By raising the visibility of the Library of Things, perhaps Ealing's altar has been altered. Next time you walk past, there'll be people worshipping the locker and the items inside instead of the shop windows. ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐โโ๏ธ
Ealing Library of ThingsWe help people save money and reduce waste by affordably renting out useful items like drills, sound systems and sewing machines from local spaces โ and by helping neighbours share practical skills.
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