Tue 26th Nov at 7:00pm
Westminster Report written by Anastasia Hancock (she/her)
With the weather being so awful the past few days, it was more important than ever that clothes, bedding and other resources are accessed by those who need them most.
Every month Groad (Get Rid of and Donate) drive into central London with a van stuffed full of good stuff to hand out to rough sleepers.
Last night a group of GoodGymers came to lend a hand so that as many people got their hands on some warm things as possible. Great job everybody!
Next week we need as much help as possible with a huge job at the oldest youth club in the world - hope to see you there!
Tue 26th Nov at 7:00pm
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Lambeth Report written by Yianny (he / him)
Last night we had a bumper group of GoodGymers (perhaps enticed out by the promise of baking?) and we were heading over to Jubilee Primary School to clear their planting garden.
First up let's welcome two new and new-ish GGers to the Lambeth group - Laura and Rose it was lovely to have you with us - and a warm welcome back to Paul who had been away for a while but brought Laura and Rose with him!
We also had Claire (?!)... sorry Charlotte back with us after a while out with injury and travels and to top off the returnees Task Force hero Nathan was back as well, welcome back guys.
Our team was rounded out by Ben fresh off his Community Mission heroics on Sunday, Michael and of course Fi who was down to bake this evening after her baker left Bake off - baking hell that's awesome!
It's a flat and fast run to JPS and we made great time so had plenty to get through all the weeding and leaf clearance in preparation for the planting garden to be used by the children to develop their green fingers.
By 8pm we had gathered 8 black bags full of garden waste and litter and deposited them into the bins (see before and after pic). Nice work team.
Then came the big moment, time to try Fi's brownies and I can report that they didn't disappoint, they were delicious!
Big thanks to everyone and see you all next time :0)
Wednesday 30th October
Ellie Barnes has done their first good deed with GoodGym.
Ellie is a now a fully fledged GoodGym runner. They've just run to do good for the first time. They are out there making amazing things happen and getting fit at the same time.
Wednesday 30th October
Ellie Barnes completed their first run in a new area.
Curious? Ellie has just run their first session in another area. For that explorative spirit Ellie is awarded the scout badge. A Scout is trustworthy
Tue 29th Oct at 6:45pm
Lambeth Report written by Yianny (he / him)
We had so much going last night so let's get straight into it!
First up the new GGers - we were delighted to be joined by Ellie and Gabriella for their first ever session - great to have you with us guys.
Next we were celebrating bringing up Tilly's ton - her 100th Good Deed - what a fantastic achievement Tilly, well done. To cap it off Tilly also baked delicious blondies for the group!
Then we were also supporting the #Let'sLiftTheCurfew campaign from This Girl Can. GoodGym is proud to offer a safe and welcoming space for women to run during the darker months and last night we spoke about this before the session headed out. For more information on the campaign check out the Sport England website.
And so with Ben working his way through to his next milestone, Run Leader Lucy back with us in Lambeth after a while and legend Michael we set of to meet Mohah, Marie-Noelle and Paul down at Swan Mews.
Our job was simple but fun - shift tonnes (running theme tonight) of compost from the bags to the planters so that the patients of the surgery can use them to plant and garden to support their mental and physical wellbeing.
By the end of the session we had moved at least two and a half bags so 2500kgs of compost which is not to be sniffed at (seriously I wouldn't) and then everyone was ready to wash up and head back towards base at Papa's. Those of a younger disposition then branched off and headed to the pub to toast Tilly's achievement and polish off the blondies.
Huge thanks to all and see you next time :0)
Tue 29th Oct at 6:45pm
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