Monday 29th July 2019
Neil has done their first good deed with GoodGym.
Neil 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.
Mon 29th Jul 2019 at 6:45pm
Islington Report written by Paul Bown
35 Goodgymers ran 4-6k to help Waterside Adventure Playground and the Single Homeless Project!
Welcome along to newbies Neil, Caroline and Michael - lovely to have you along!
In the news this week:
SHP Report:
Graham led a brilliant group of 15 people to help the Single Homeless Project on Grosvenor Avenue. As ever Regina was delighted to see us and had lots for us to do, including:
After 30 minutes we'd got loads done, Regina was really happy! We were recruited with some free drinks - turmic sofa and apple cider vinegar - yum! Graham led the group back to base and did a fun fitness session on the way back.
Aidan's Waterside report here:
A great 3k run down to Waterside Adventure Playground where we met Sarah who has recently started at the Playground. The playground is free for all the community to use; one of our regular tasks here is to loosen up the wood chip to make it a softer landing for the kids to play.
They also have a sandpit with a water feature they would like to bring back to life. Sadly it needed a whole new lining, so tonights task was to clear out as much sand as possible. We also had another pile of sand which needed bagging and removing as it has been sitting in stagnant water.
The Sand People are easily startled, but they will soon be back, and in greater numbers."
Everyone pitched in and we speedily finished all, with Sarah very happy she can go back and say the sandpit is ready the next step in its revival.
No trip to Waterside would be complete without a quick climb around, having a childish moment. The moment is over quickly though as we need to finish our run and get back to base!
Sign up for next week here, we're all off help Caxton House help prepare for their summer festival!
PB out
Mon 29th Jul 2019 at 6:45pm