Seven heroic good gym runners braved the elements to help plant bulbs at Coldfall woods and recreational area. ( high fives for just making it along… seven runners threw in the towel!) It was a wet dark night as we gathered inside the Pheonix cinema, and with only seven runners, we decided to chat and warm up in the foyer. We numbered up and talked about our favourite hot drink before setting off for our task. To our amazement the rain had stopped and we enjoyed a pleasant run to the woods. It got a bit tricky to navigate the woods, as the paths were obscured by leaf litter, but finally we emerged to meet Linda from the friends group. Under her instruction and with trowels (loaned to us from Stephens House and Garden… Thank you!) we started planting the 170 bulbs. When we finished we warmed up again ( you can never have to many warm ups) and then started the run back home with a few 5 second sprints over the playing fields. Warm down and biscuits…. Looking forward to seeing our efforts being rewarded in the spring! ....keep running!

Thanks for helping!

Please note We have mission , community missions and Christmas parties. We have 3 mission referrals awaiting help from Barnet runners. Please see if you can spare an hour over the holiday period.(Remember it takes two DBS checked runners to do a good deed so bring in your proofs to get DBS sorted) The Goodgym Party is on the 1st December if you are interested see this link (https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/parties)

Also … GG Barnet Christmas party will be on Thursday 13th December from 7pm - 11pm at Stephens House & Garden🎄🎉.

The cost is £15 for food, and there will be a cash only bar! The food will be a Thai (Vegetarian)/Indian main with options, sag aloo, pilau rice and naan bread, plus a dessert.

On the evening there will be a chance to have a mini tour of areas of the Stephens House (courtesy of our own Paul) including the tower, the basement and its escape tunnel! Also music, and plenty of other Christmas party antics!

Stephens House & Garden have very kindly offered us the use of their drawing room and bar for free - it would be great to do them proud and get as many people along as possible. Friends and partners are very welcome and Christmas wear is highly encouraged 🎄 🦌 🎅 👼.

If you’d like to come then please either bank transfer me your £15 (Please request bank details by return) or give Paul or Damian the cash at a group run. Please let me know once you’ve paid so I can add your name to my list.

Thank you! xxx Sarah Caswell

PS Our last run will be the 18th December ,again Christmas wear is highly encouraged, with drinks after.