GoodGym Tinnie-Blowing finalist 2020
121 Month Streak
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Islington
📍Someday Canteen N4 3FU
Area Activator Simon invites you to a social after our plogging run!
Mon 8th Sep at 7:00pm
Come and join this dedicated team, as we head back to the Parkview Estate to see Des for a variety of tasks around the gardens.
Read moreSat 6th Sep at 12:30pm
Wed 20th Aug at 6:30pm
Camden Report written by John Shirley
Before we arrived, three local members of the Kennistoun House and Willingham Close TRA were already busy working on their community garden - a green oasis tucked behind the back streets of Kentish Town
GoodGymers joined in dribs and drabs, until we'd tripled the number of people on-site! Welcome especially to Sophie, from the other side of the Borough, on her first ever good deed!
Caitlin joined us all the way from China, via a star turn on the BBC, while Alison's Dad's just been on telly in Canada! We were also joined by Imogen, sometimes known as Isobel, but only by stand-in task force members with a loose grasp of name recognition
Our task involved ripping out grass where it wasn't wanted - in the flower beds - removing weeds, and tidying the edge of the grass so it formed a nice border with the beds
After an hour's work,described as "transformative" by task owner Hilda, it only remained for us to tidy our tools and tickle a golden tummy!
Mon 22nd Sep at 7:00pm
It's back to the big community garden overhaul!
Read moreSat 13th Sep at 10:00am
Monthly community gardening mornings with the Friends of Compton Terrace Gardens
Read moreMon 29th Sep at 7:00pm
We're back to see Janet and Eileen at the Cranbrook Community Food Garden!
Read moreMon 18th Aug at 7:00pm
Tower Hamlets Report written by Laura Williams
The team of 15 GoodGymers arrived one by one at the Cranbrook Community Centre just off Roman Road.
It wasn’t long before our group had grown- we were delighted to welcome first-time GoodGymer Zeeshan.
The group promptly divided into three smaller teams to get stuck into the evening’s tasks under the watchful eye of task owners Janet and Eileen.
The first team got to grips with a furniture check... With the centre well-used by local groups and residents we wanted to check a stash of trestle tables were in good condition and safe to use. Each table was tested for wobble before returning them inside, after which the team put some energy into moving the bright and cheerful wendy house to a more suitable spot, before embarking on a thorough litter pick. A surprising amount to collect, the team kept at it, steadily clearing up the outdoor area, leaving it tidy for users of the community centre.
Outside the gates, another team turned their attention to the hedge that runs along the pavement. With branches starting to obstruct the pavement, the pruning team carefully trimmed them back, helping to keep the path safe and clear for pedestrians before heading around to the bin area with the many weeds and branches.
Meanwhile, the third group concentrated on leaf-picking around the garden borders. Over time, leaves tend to collect between the fences and the beds, so the team worked methodically to gather them up, leaving the edges looking neat and cared-for.
We worked quickly and productively for 45 minutes, then shortly before 8, we packed away the kit, gathered for that all-important group photo, and then headed out onto Mace Street. With the daylight fading, we enjoyed a top-to-toe stretching session to round things off.
Another great night in Tower Hamlets, thanks to Janet and Eileen and the wonderful Tower Hamlets GoodGymers.
We break for the Bank Holiday next week, but return to the fun Canal Club Community Garden on September 1st!
Until then.
Sun 7th Sep at 11:30am
Come to the after-party for a social with your fellow GoodGymers and celebrate your achievements!
Read moreSun 17th Aug at 11:00am
Camden Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)
90 wonderful (and sunny) minutes at the Regent's Park Running Track
This brilliant group ran the laps (upon laps (upon laps)) before stopping for conversation-filled post-run coffee :)
Thank you for a lovely few hours, everyone!
P.S. Thank you, Steph, for the wonderful photos!
Sun 17th Aug at 6:43pm
Good to see you all today and thanks Alex for organising these training sessions. Love the track
Mon 1st Sep at 7:00pm
Come and join the September session at this incredible spot on the edge of Victoria Park!
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