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Tue 23rd Sep at 6:45pm
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Read moreWed 27th Aug at 10:00am
Barnet Report written by Paul Salman
Subham and I headed out on today’s community mission to visit Mrs. S, who had asked for a bit of help in the garden.
On arrival, we navigated the key safe (with careful attention to the resident cat, who was very keen to supervise but not allowed outside!) and introduced ourselves to Sandy. Sadly, the shed key couldn’t be located, which meant the tools stayed firmly locked away. Luckily, the garden didn’t look too wild—just dry grass that wasn’t in urgent need of taming.
Instead, we gave the garden furniture a good wipe down, making the table and chairs more inviting for the late summer sun, and spent some time chatting with Sandy. She’s been bed bound since a hip operation years ago, but she was full of warmth and good humour. We also got to hear about her beloved cat, who clearly rules the roost.
Although we didn’t manage much heavy-duty gardening, Sandy was very grateful for the visit, and it felt like we brought a bit of brightness to her day.
Afterwards, Subham and I rounded things off with a walk and a coffee—always nice to catch up after a mission.
Wed 27th Aug at 2:42pm
nice one Paul
Thu 28th Aug at 11:03am
Nice work both
Tue 26th Aug at 6:45pm
Barnet Report written by Paul Salman
GoodGym Barnet – Use It or Lose It!
Barnet gathered once more at the Phoenix Cinema, and what a turnout it was – boosted by a bumper crop of first-timers. A big cheer to Keith, Natasha, Billy and Lucie for joining us for the first time. Great to have you with us!
We couldn’t have picked a better meeting point. The Phoenix has been in the local news recently – one of the oldest continuously operating cinemas in the country, but sadly struggling to turn a profit. The trust’s message is clear: use it or lose it. ( just like our fitness ) So, while we meet outside for our runs, why not pop back another night for a classic film, an indie gem, and of course, copious amounts of popcorn?
After a gentle warm-up and a quick bank-holiday-weekend debrief (sunshine featured heavily), we set off through Cherry Tree Woods and on to Highgate Woods, where we met Cindy the Ranger. While waiting, we even managed a bit of gentle yoga in the evening light ( who says GoodGym doesn’t stretch you in every sense!)
Cindy led us to a rather large wooden construction. Picturesque, yes. Useful for biodiversity? Not so much. She explained how deadwood plays a vital role in the woodland ecosystem, supporting fungi, insects, and all sorts of wriggly life. Our task: dismantle the wooden tower and repurpose the material into protective fencing to help new undergrowth regenerate.
Armed with determination (and a limited number of gloves…), we attacked the structure with gusto, soon reducing it to neat piles ready for its next life as woodland fencing. Satisfying work – though possibly more splinter-prone than popcorn-eating!
Shout-outs and Top Tips • Huge welcome again to our new recruits – you smashed your first GoodGym mission. • A little plea: future tasks often involve logs, nettles, or other prickly characters. Treat yourself to a pair of lightweight gardening gloves – they’ll make you look the part and save you some splinters. • With darker evenings on the horizon, a head torch is also a worthy sidekick. You’ll thank yourself when you can see both the path and the nettle patch.
As ever, GoodGym is about more than running – it’s about supporting our local community, green spaces, and charities, many of whom are short of volunteers. By showing up, you remind them that what they do matters. Plus, winter training with GoodGym is secretly brilliant – it’s invigorating, you’ll stay motivated, and honestly… it hardly ever rains (and if it does, you’ll hardly notice!).
So keep coming, keep running, and keep helping. Barnet needs you and so do the trees!
Wed 27th Aug at 10:00am
Ms S is housebound and this would enable her to sit in the garden, while currently she's only able to be indoors.
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Barnet Report written by Paul Salman
GoodGym Barnet – Joyful Hydration & Time-Travelling Conversations
Six of us gathered outside the Phoenix Cinema and, before even breaking sweat, launched into a surprisingly philosophical warm-up: “If you could observe any period in history, where & when would you go?” Answers ranged from Aztec civilisation to Victorian London – the kind of discussion that might get us expelled from most running clubs but is positively encouraged at GoodGym.( well Barnett anyway.)
With our time-machine firmly parked, we jogged off towards Lyttelton Playing Fields to give the planters and orchard some much-needed love. Sadly, our host Steven was ill – but, being seasoned water-warriors, we knew the drill.
We gently built up the pace downhill, tracing the buried course of Mutton Brook (underground river, very on-trend). A quick on-the-spot exercise stop – complete with skipping – reminded us that fitness can (and should) still feel playful. One of our newer recruits Emilysummed it up perfectly as “joyful movement”.
On arrival, we uncoiled a hose of comedic length which, inevitably, didn’t reach all the planters. Enter: Buckets. Suddenly we were running relays across the field, racing to deliver precious water before any of it escaped. Orchard next – further, heavier, and definitely sweatier – but the teamwork was brilliant and spirits remained high. Honestly, the Aztecs would have been proud.
Buckets emptied and hose recoiled (no small feat), we still had a few minutes left – so naturally, yoga and star jumps. The latter required several “just one more!” photographs, which definitely qualified as bonus cardio.
We jogged back into the darkening evening, happy, hydrated (us and the trees), and reminded that community + exercise + a bit of silliness = exactly what GoodGym is all about.
Come and join next time – time travel optional, skipping encouraged.
Wed 20th Aug at 8:18am
Sorry not to have been with you last night and thanks so much for all your efforts!
Wed 20th Aug at 8:53am
Thanks Steven!
Wed 20th Aug at 9:48am
Another great way to spend a lovely evening.
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