Hungry Hungry Heroes
24 GoodGymers made their way 5.0km to help the City of York Council, City of York Council, City of York Council, and City of York Council in York.
- Monday, 8th of July 2024
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Led by
Ed Woollard
He/Him
On our first warm summer's evening in what feels like forever, a stonking 25 GGers turned out for this week's Group Run to Hull Road Park. Before heading off we awarded the GoodGymer of the month gong for June to the amazing Abigail who not only regularly volunteers her services for back-marking duties but also recently completed her Taskforce training. Give her a big cheer (even if she wasn't on brand) 👏
Vicky then set off with the steady pace crew whilst the rest of the gang celebrated Mark Cavendish's achievements at the Tour de France, numbering off by naming the field in which they could set a record in. Turns out a GG York like food, a lot! Then it was off to the task 💪
At Hull Road Park we were greeted by Kristina from the City of York Council Environment Team who split the group into 3 teams:
Team 1 would be removing Verbena seedlings from the flower beds so they could be replanted elsewhere
Team 2 were getting edgy on the paths, removing overgrown grass and weeds
Team 3 were on bush trimming duties, removing unwanted plants from the hedgerows around the basketball courts
My face is in bush and I'm covered in hairy balls - Michael
Team 3 soon realised the perils of getting stuck into bush task as they came out covered in sticky, hairy ball type things. I'm sure they have a name but we were being too childish to look it up
Team 1 did such a good job removing the verbena seedlings that they soon ran out of plant pots. That didn't deter Sarah though who resorted to keeping the seedlings in the pocket of her leggings (possibly to take home to plant herself 🤫)
Meanwhile team 2 did a superb job on the path edging. Despite starting in the wrong place, they did a great job and uncovered loads of pathway that was previously lost the overgrown grass.
With the task coming to an end, some of the crew made a start on the bark chipping that is set to feature in next week's task. After a quick team photo Vicky led the steady group back to base whilst Ed set up this week's fitness sesh.
is this like the human centipede - Lyndsey
With the cones dumped in the middle of a circle of GGers, there was only one thing for it - a game of human Hungry Hungry Hippos. With people split into pairs and adopting the wheelbarrow position, the aim was to collect as many cones as possible. Turns out then some serious core strength is required, especially when reversing! Martin and Michael were the victors and their prize was to gather in the rest of the cones. Well done guys!
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Ed Woollard
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