Southampton’s Spogomi Showdown - Litter pick competition
Clearing the city and having a laugh in a competition
Southampton’s Spogomi Showdown - Litter pick competition
Clearing the city and having a laugh in a competition
The Artisan Café
Sir James Matthews Building, 157-187 Above Bar Street
Southampton
SO14 7NN
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For this session we're going to meet at the task, so you'll need to make your own way there. We encourage you to walk, run, or cycle to do so!
About this session
This workshop runs from 10.00 - 12.30 on Sunday 20th September. Arrive 9:50 for briefing. SIGN UP HERE:
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It’s time to trash the competition in the latest sporting trend: competitive litter picking.
Originating in Japan in 2008, Spogomi combines “sport” with gomihiroi (the Japanese word for picking up rubbish). Competitive litter picking a fun way to protect our environment and our oceans, one scrap at a time.
In 2023, the UK team were crowned world champions in Tokyo—now it’s your chance to carry on the legacy. From Tokyo champs to Southampton legends, grab a teammate or enter solo and be part of the solution, not the pollution. You’ll have 45 minutes to pick and sort as much litter as possible. Could you be crowned Southampton’s best litter picker?
Spogomi is for everyone, all you need is a can-do attitude and a competitive spirit. One person’s trash is another one’s treasure.
The fun of SPOGOMI is that it requires teamwork, strategy and tactics. We encourage you to sign up in teams of three. However, individuals and pairs can sign up too and we’ll create new teams on the day.
Meeting place: The Artisan in Guildhall Square. The competition area for picking up litter will be shared with participants shortly before the event. Please note: The venue and the competition area are step free. The competition area includes parks with grass and gravel surfaces. The event will be held rain or shine. It may be cancelled in case of stormy weather.
Please note that this event will involve real litter picking and moving around parts of Southampton under your own guidance. Full instructions and safety equipment will be provided, but you take part at your own risk.
Please meet at the Artisan cafe at 9:50 so we can be briefed. Equipment provided - new people welcome. Wear your GoodGym T-shirt and see you there!
What to look out for
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This is a GoodGym community mission. When we're doing a community mission we make our own way to the task, so you can choose to walk, run, or cycle. Thinking of cycling - check out our FAQs
This session is organised by your Taskforce, a group of experienced GoodGym members in your area. They are not responsible for your safety. You should feel confident to participate in the session as it is described and you do so at your own risk.
Led by Finnuala (She/her)
Teacher, lawnmower fan, micro eco warrior. Enjoys letting out feminine rage with some gardening and completing many a community project.
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Location
The Artisan Café
Sir James Matthews Building, 157-187 Above Bar Street
Southampton
SO14 7NN
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