Turning Barking For Timbuktu Adventure Playground

Helping the turning of the barks which are created the whole playground. Basically the bark on the ground needs turning otherwise it gets too compacted and it's not great for the kids
It's a charity that offers free playgroups and activities for children during after-school and holiday terms

18 GoodGymers have supported Turning Barking For Timbuktu Adventure Playground with 3 tasks.


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Climb Time at Timbuktu Adventure Playground

Monday 7th October

Written by Simon Fitzmaurice

On Monday evening, local volunteering superstar Eslam hosted a smashing evening at Timbuktu Adventure Playground. Sally, Hannah, Sarah and Caitlin did a wonderful job shifting and turning the bark chip surrounding the play apparatus, helping to keep visiting youngsters safe while running and climbing. Great job everyone!

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Lucy ThomasDanEslam Mohamed Mohamed AhmedEmre SasmaciogluMehmet

Bamboo-zled at Timbuktu Adventure Playground

Monday 29th July

Written by Simon Fitzmaurice

After a baking hot summer's day, Area Activator Simon was glad to feel some breeze and a bit of shade before this evening's group run to Timbuktu Adventure Playground near Hornsey Rise. Mehmet, Faye, Louise and Paul joined Simon for a warm up on the Emirates Stadium slopes, before chatty running up Sussex Way, and to Grenville Road. Upon our arrival, we met with Emre, Dan, Lucy and Alison, but found that the main access gate was locked up.

Literally 30 seconds later, Eslam appeared around the corner, pedalling a cargo bike full of tools borrowed from Sunnyside Gardens on Elthorne Road. We cracked on with our evening's tasks! Objective one was to use shovels and forks to turn over the bark chippings that lay around the adventure playground. Mixing the bark with soft soil allows the surface to be softer and more protective in case of a child falling off the play equipment. A big job that needs to be done regularly in the summer months- greatly aided by many Goodgym hands!

Objective two involved giving all of the pathways and play area a really good weeding, as vines, bushes and saplings had started to grow wild with the summer heat and rainfall. Louise, Faye and Alison did a smashing job of removing huge piles of green waste (including some hardy potatoes that found their way into the wood chip!). Eslam made us feel very welcome with offers of water while working, and even the opportunity to take home some freshly grown bamboo from the local gardens!

Well done everyone. Fantastic work on a super sunny evening!

And a special Thank You to Emre for joining us for his final Monday evening Goodgym session before he returns home to Cyprus. It was been a pleasure to meet you, and we really appreciate your efforts and awesome attitude! See you soon, we hope!


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Achilles International VI Guide Running Sessions

Every Thursday, 6pm, Various London locations

On Thursday evenings, the all abilities sports charity Achilles International holds a group run session at a London location.

Here is a list of our upcoming events and sign up pages. Runners, supporters and guides of all abilities and experiences welcome!

Thursday 1st August- Arsenal Emirates Stadium

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-emirates-stadium-106d8484-2ef2-4a3e-9b1c-13684aa1c4e3

Thursday 8th August- Stratford Olympic Park

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-olympic-park-stratford-route-d0e1a373-9592-4701-953b-5a33d22f4b23

Thursday 15th August- Green Park

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-green-park-summer-session-3bdd5a01-f34a-44b4-a12f-36c8fe57d9c9

Thursday 22nd August- Paddington Rec Track

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-paddington-rec-track-1034b042-aef0-4831-92c4-094c60286bb6

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The Garden Classroom- Weekly Volunteer Mornings in Islington Parks!

Wednesday mornings, 10am - midday, Newington Green

The Garden Classroom has started multiple weekly open garden mornings in Newington Green, Market Road and Hillside Park (near Caxton House). Set up by trained horticulture specialists and open to all!

Newington Green Next Wednesday- 10am - midday

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/the-garden-classroom-newington-green-volunteer-morning-515e54d3-28e0-49c4-b109-5abc2abafad7


POST GROUP SESSION SOCIAL- Area Activator Simon celebrates 5 years!

Monday 12th August, 8.45pm, Someday Canteen, Finsbury Park

Area Activator Simon (formerly Trainer Simon) began leading sessions for Goodgym Islington 5 years ago, taking the reins from Goodgym legend Paul Bown (still active in GG Sheffield).

We invite you for good food, excellent refreshments and fun times at Someday Canteen. A pleasant 20 min walk from The Arsenal Community Hub, after our scheduled task!

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/post-group-session-social-area-activator-simon-celebrates-5-years


Highbury Quadrant Greening with Elizabeth House

Every Saturday, 10.30am - 12 midday, Highbury Quadrant Meadow

A fantastic task for post-parkrun runners at Highbury Fields or Finsbury Park!

Elizabeth House Community Centre, in partnership with Islington Council, Highbury Quadrant Tenants and Residents Association, Highbury Councillors and community organisations transformed three unloved and unusable green spaces on Highbury Quadrant estate.

These green spaces have been designed into three distinct spaces, improving bio-diversity and the local environment. There is now a beautiful meadow, an orchard and woodland areas.

Local residents have the opportunity to access these green spaces and take part in gardening and nature based activities, every Saturday mornings 10 am to 12 pm.

Saturday 3rd August

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/highbury-quadrant-greening-with-elizabeth-house-2893e5e8-83e8-438a-8712-85c1d173aee6

Saturday 10th August

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/highbury-quadrant-greening-with-elizabeth-house-717f87f0-a15d-4e8d-a323-6fe66118ae34

Saturday 17th August

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/highbury-quadrant-greening-with-elizabeth-house-7beaf441-bb17-4a08-80c1-afbefaee0a08


Crouch End Open Space (CREOS) Volunteering Day

Sunday 18th August, 11am - 1pm, Hanley Tennis Club Car Park, Greenways

Our monthly trip to CREOS this year for a woodland regeneration- loads of smashing forest path building has been planned!

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/crouch-end-open-space-creos-volunteering-day-july-2024-9cb2ba41-da8c-4767-82f0-b45b21eb303c


Penn Road Gardens Volunteer Open Day

Sunday 25th August, 10am - midday, Penn Road Gardens

Every last Sunday of the month, the residents of Penn Road invite keen volunteers to help with maintaining this lovely community spot just off Holloway Road.

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/penn-road-gardens-open-morning-august-b86c1aad-1108-4b01-aaef-ac9be1426496


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Plough for Playgrounds

Monday 8th July

Written by Simon Fitzmaurice

The changeable showery Summertime weather continues on this Monday evening, where Area Activator Simon met with Goodgym runners Luke, Mehmet, Effie and first timer Sophie just outside the Arsenal Community Hub. Between us, we had enjoyed weekends of half marathon training, rainy parkrun events and meeting new babies for the first time! After a dynamic warm up, we set off up Hornsey Rise and Sussex Way towards Timbuktu Adventure Playground.

After a 1.2 mile run, we met with Emily, Dan and task owner Eslam (Thank you for having us) at the entrance to an impressive play area (a large wooden pirate ship structure, with climbing holds, a high swing and trampolines). Our plan for the evening was to use the shovels, forks and rakes provided to turn all of the bark chip around the playground- bringing oxygen to the soil and making the surface as soft and safe as possible for visiting families.

Together, our crew spread out across the play ground- Dan and Mehmet scooping on one side, Effie and Sophie on the other, with Emily raking wherever the ground needed to be evened out. Within 45 minutes (and a bit of a rain shower), almost all of the woodchuck in the play area had been turned out, ready for the staff to see tomorrow morning. Great job everyone!


GOODGYM ISLINGTON NEWS


Achilles International VI Guide Running Sessions

Every Thursday, 6pm, Various London locations

On Thursday evenings, the all abilities sports charity Achilles International holds a group run session at a London location.

Here is a list of our upcoming events and sign up pages. Runners, supporters and guides of all abilities and experiences welcome!

Thursday 11th July- Green Park

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-green-park-summer-session-ab3bf2f2-5408-42de-8afc-95ffbe5cea61

Thursday 18th July- Paddington Rec Track

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-paddington-rec-track-7e911e01-1682-4d57-9fbe-fc5eb786ba0e

Thursday 25th July- Battersea Park

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/achilles-international-vi-guide-running-battersea-park-8415b4f1-220e-4ae8-bc80-1e54c58b6971

Thursday 1st August- Arsenal Emirates Stadium

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-emirates-stadium-106d8484-2ef2-4a3e-9b1c-13684aa1c4e3


Post Group Run Social- The Victoria, Holloway Road

Monday 15th July, 8.45pm, Holloway Road

After our group run to Thornhill Square Gardens on Monday evening, we are planning on visiting The Victoria pub for £7 pizzas, refreshments and good times!

Sign up here to get involved:

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/post-group-run-social-victoria-tavern-holloway-road

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The Garden Classroom- Weekly Volunteer Mornings in Islington Parks!

Wednesday mornings, 10am - midday, Newington Green

The Garden Classroom has started multiple weekly open garden mornings in Newington Green, Market Road and Hillside Park (near Caxton House). Set up by trained horticulture specialists and open to all!

Newington Green Next Wednesday- 10am - midday

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/the-garden-classroom-newington-green-volunteer-morning-2b62c634-0a5e-491b-a8ab-6d5c888e412e

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Compton Terrace Gardens Open Volunteer Morning

Saturday 13th July, 10am - midday, Union Chapel, Islington

A friendly gardening group started to look after the park about 10 years ago. We are always looking for more help - with planting, mulching, pruning, and all the other things a garden needs.

Everyone welcome, no special skills needed! Lots of fresh air and a nice chance to meet local people.

A smashing community mission for those partaking in Highbury Fields or Finsbury parkrun on a Saturday morning!

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/compton-terrace-gardens-volunteer-open-morning-july-04cc40a5-965a-4e8c-94c4-4f69a922a218


Saucony London 10km Water Station Volunteers!

Sunday 14th July, 7.30am - 1pm, The Sanctuary, Westminster

An incredible event that offers runners to opportunity to race through traffic free streets in the Capital!

Motiv Sports (who also operate the Hackney Half and Oxford Half marathons) have requested Goodgym assistance to help at their 2nd aid station on the day.

The objective is to have 40 volunteers for each station, handing out water to thirsty runners as they pass by.

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/london-10km-with-saucony-water-station-volunteers


Barmet AC Golden Stag Mile at Finsbury Park Track

Friday 19th July, 6.30pm onwards, Finsbury Park Track

Come and try the greatest track distance, the mile!

Now in its ninth year, the races are graded so that you get to race people of a similar ability as we love a close finish. Previous editions have seen British, European, and even World age group records.

The races start at 18:30. At the end of the night the final races will decide the Golden Stag Mile titles for 2024.

Entries for the Golden Stag Mile will remain open until 7th July, or until the races are full. Races will be seeded based on your predicted time.

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/golden-stag-mile-with-barnet-ac-f838a666-abd3-49b8-a3be-6580f87bb015


Friends of Canonbury Square- Volunteer Morning (July)

Saturday 20th July, 10am, Canonbury Square Gardens

Lending a hand with this beautiful neighbourhood maintained garden in Islington, a perfect post-parkrun task!

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/friends-of-canonbury-square-volunteer-morning-july-2588de11-fa4e-42cd-9ecd-d3dbdc292bb3


Crouch End Open Space (CREOS) Volunteering Day

Sunday 21st July, 11am - 1pm, Hanley Tennis Club Car Park, Greenways

Our monthly trip to CREOS this year for a woodland regeneration- loads of smashing forest path building has been planned!

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/crouch-end-open-space-creos-volunteering-day-july-2024


Penn Road Gardens Volunteer Open Day

Sunday 28th July, 10am - midday, Penn Road Gardens

Every last Sunday of the month, the residents of Penn Road invite keen volunteers to help with maintaining this lovely community spot just off Holloway Road.

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/penn-road-gardens-open-morning-july-e0762f5b-09c4-44ce-bb26-a5201d637cb3

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