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35 Goodgymers helped their local community in Bristol
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Bristol

Tuesday 12th June 2018

Report written by Shona Buchanan

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On this sunny eve in June, our sweaty brows showed that summer is properly here in Bristol. And what better way to make the most of it than to spend an evening working on your gardening tan while doing good? Welcome to William, Serena and Nicky who joined the group tonight - great to see you with us and getting stuck in! Huge well done to Maria, who hit 50 Good Deeds tonight and Sarah who got to 51 after her 50th Good Deed on Sunday.

The group set out to tackle the Northern Slopes of Bristol to get to our task. The Run Leaders promise they thought about a route which wouldn't be quite so hilly for at least 1 minute before we started... but the joys of Redcatch Road called. With some speedy sprinters leading the way, the whole group put in a brilliant graft to get to the top on such a hot night, and we had soon arrived at Springfield Allotments to help Urban Escape's Youth Moves group with a plethora of tasks. This great charity give children and adults from south Bristol the chance to connect with nature and the outdoors.

The willing GoodGymers were split up and partnered with two young people from the Tuesday night Youth Group. Each pair of young people had their own areas and tasks which they instructed the GoodGymers on. Of course, they then kept a watchful eye throughout to ensure it was done to the high standards required. Our runners did not disappoint, and soon pulled out weeds were piling up, wood for the stove was chopped, floors were wood-chipped and raised beds were ready for replanting.

Somehow, Darren got let loose with a wheelbarrow and Richard with a saw and some questionable wood-chopping techniques. But apart from that, our merry crew made light work of the large area, and we left Urban Escape tidier and with a promise to come back and see them soon.

But is doing good in one way enough for our GoodGymers? No way. A group set off on an impressive 15 minute leafleting mission in the area to spread the word about Bramble Farm's Summer Open Day.

Well done everyone! All that was left was to enjoy the view of Bristol from the top of the hill and the long downhill run to reward all our hard efforts - phew.


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Youth Moves Urban Escape
Everyone Is Welcome. Everyone Is Valued. Everybody Matters

Urban Escape is based at the roundhouse and acre growing space at Springfield Allotments in Knowle and aims to reconnect young people and adults with nature, create lasting relationships and supporting local people on their journey through life. The project utilises a wide variety of outdoor activities, life skills and group work as the tool to engage the groups and build relationships. Hands on and creative activities throughout the year include bush craft, growing, foraging and cooking fresh food, natural arts and crafts, community engagement and social action projects. The Junior, Senior and Adult groups take ownership of their projects by choosing activities and trips at different points through the year. All three groups have a maximum of 10 young people/adults at any one time because of the tools and activities used for the sessions. http://www.youthmoves.org.uk/urban-escape

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Lisa Elliott
Richard Breakspear
Alice Whale
Melanie Young
Shona Buchanan
Mair Smith
Nicky
Dan Lombard
Paul Redmond
Fiona Lewis
Jack Bradley
Nik Rieger
Serena C-W
Liam Scott
Kait Kirwan
Emma
Tim
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Laura Alexandra Mann
Zdeni Cervena
Jordy Turl
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Will Judd
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