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Support the “Round the Square” Pollinator Project in East Finchley!
🗓Saturday 12:00pm

📍Address: 21–25 Viceroy Parade High Road N2 8AQ

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Paul Salman signed up to a community mission.

Mon 30th Jun at 8:00pm

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Paul Salman went on a community mission

Sat 31st May at 8:00pm

Plogging in Tudor Park

Barnet Report written by Phil

12 Goodgym members separately went out in the month of May to litter pick local streets and green spaces!

Phil said One full bag and 4 thank yous

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Sun 1st Jun at 10:33am

Thank you everyone who took part in May here is June please sign up if your intention is to pick! https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/anytime-single-or-paired-plogging-litter-picking-walking-or-running-d23ecf77-c3b9-4ec9-a541-e7687f5c2875?legacy=true

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Sat 7th Jun at 12:00pm

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Paul Salman signed up to a community mission.

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Tue 15th Jul at 6:45pm

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Tue 27th May at 6:45pm

Raking a Difference At Cherry Tree park

Barnet Report written by Paul Salman

Operation Orchard: GoodGym Barnet in Cherry Tree Woods

GoodGym Barnet assembled once again at our usual HQ—the Phoenix Cinema—thankfully free of last week’s MI5-style bag checks and suited security guards (though a few of us might have missed the VIP treatment).

After a soggy day of drizzle and damp forecasts, the skies cleared just in time for our latest community mission. Clearly, even the weather knows not to mess with a GoodGym evening.

We were thrilled to welcome Memory on her very first outing—though judging by her confident use of a rake and her tales of family farming, you’d never have guessed she was new. Beattie and Rachel brought their usual cheerful energy, and Subham joined us on-site at Cherry Tree Woods, slipping in like a stealth volunteer just as we arrived.

Warming up with the usual blend of light jogging (along the glamorous side pavement of the cinema), we set off on our ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ short run to the park.

Waiting for us were the wonderful Friends of Cherry Tree Woods with a mission: ( thank you Andras and Roger) Operation Orchard. Our task was to weed around the orchard trees and give them a nourishing compost boost—because even trees deserve a bit of pampering.

Armed with rakes, shovels, and occasionally just our bare hands, we dug in—literally. There was something deeply satisfying about restoring a bit of order to the wild growth. In just half an hour, we’d circled the trees, cleared the undergrowth, and emptied a whole bag of compost like eco-minded superheroes.

With the trees now happily mulched, there was just enough time for a spontaneous frisbee session in the fading light. Turns out frisbee + running = a surprising aerobic workout and a lot of laughter.

Thanks to everyone who came out—especially Memory , for making such a strong start! Same time next week, minus (we assume) the secret service.

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Paul Salman signed up to a training session.

Tue 27th May at 9:55am

Yoga with Paul Tuesday 9.55am

strengthen, stretch and relax the body

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Paul Salman signed up to a community mission.

Sun 1st Jun at 2:00pm

Support community Play Street in Barnet

Closed Road Community sustainability

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Tue 20th May at 6:45pm

Goodgym body scans to bramble bans – we raked it in at East Finchley!

Barnet Report written by Paul Salman

Last night’s GoodGym adventure started with an unexpected twist: we arrived at the Phoenix Cinema to find ourselves stepping into what looked suspiciously like a low-budget remake of Men in Black. Black suits, earpieces, security checks… we were only missing Will Smith! (but he could’ve been inside)

I paused at the door—slightly concerned that my bum bag (delicate territory) might be subjected to a full MI5-level inspection. Thankfully, Rachel arrived, and we decided to store our high-risk belongings in my car. Enter our two brave new recruits, Freya and Caitlin, just in time for the action. Caitlin needed a quick change, which meant navigating cinema security like a spy on a mission—successfully in and out without blowing our cover. (I was asked to move away on the basis that a car might mount the pavement towards me! ! bizarre! )

Feeling very protected (by men with clipboards and scanning devices), we did our warm-up next to the cinema, no doubt confusing the surveillance team further. We then boldly stepped into the unguarded wilderness of East Finchley, en route to Martin Primary School.

To pass the time, Rachel suggested some icebreakers. We each shared what we once wanted to be as kids (spoiler: none of us are astronauts now) and played “two truths and a lie” as we trotted along. It turns out runners are surprisingly good liars—or very bad detectives.

At the school, we met Scarlett and reintroduced ourselves, along with our crafted childhood aspirations and deception-based fun. Inside the school grounds, Jon welcomed us to the orchard, where the weeds had staged a full-blown coup. Brambles, bindweed and nettles were suffocating young trees like villains in a botanic thriller.

Armed with rakes and sharp tools (yes, we were trusted with these), we tackled the chaos. I warned the group about rake safety—especially after one of my nearest and dearest had an unfortunate rake-meets-face incident that ended in A&E and a lesson in cartoon physics. Fortunately, no repeats here.

After a heroic tree-rescue effort, we rounded off with a strength circuit: squats, triceps dips, sprints, and press-ups, with a side of motivational chat on the importance of strength training for runners. Gritty, glowy, and weedless, we jogged back to the Phoenix.

The security detail was still there—possibly baffled by our return or wondering if we were all part of some elaborate distraction. Either way, we cooled down before the cinema crowd poured out, said our goodbyes, and went home with that warm, weird feeling only a GoodGym mission can deliver.

Another one for the history books! giveCaitlin a shout out on her first GoodGym mission!

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Thu 22nd May at 7:52am

We had the following from the Manager of the Cinema Hi Paul, I hope you're well. I would like to apologise for yesterday's security behaviour. So rude! I had a word with the person in charge of the event and she raised it with them. I'm ever so sorry. Please pass my apologies to your members, especially the new one. It's never going to happen again. All my best, Ewelina

Paul Salman

Thu 22nd May at 7:53am

Hi Ewelina, Thank you so much for your kind message. Honestly, there’s no need to worry — we all found the situation more amusing than anything! It made for quite a unique GoodGym warm-up, and everyone, including our new members, took it in good spirits. We really appreciate you following up and passing on the apology — it means a lot. We’re always glad to support the Phoenix and are looking forward to our next visit. All the best, Paul

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Paul Salman signed up to a group run.

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