Saturday 17th April 2021
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Report written by Matthew
On a sunny a day, which warmed up nicely 5 intrepid Goodgymers went litter picking in Anfield. We were doing it in conjunction with James Coates from Alley Angels who kindly provided the rubbish bags. I’m not sure the pictures really convey how bad the areas were but you see from the litter picture just how much rubbish there was. Multiply this by every area in the UK and you’ll see how bad this litter problem really is.
Two spots were tackled and 10 bags of litter collected. Both sights are blighted and so for us to be able to clear them in an hour and a half was amazing. But that’s the power of what Good Gym does. It was a mixture of experience and nee members. A huge thanks to Jess, Daniel and Sallyann who are all starting to rack up their Good Gym tasks and it was lovely to see you and chat as well as seeing Pauline, who makes the trip over from south of the river every time to do tasks in Liverpool.
We have to break this cycle of people dropping litter but at least for a day two areas of Anfield are going to be litter free.
Sat 17th Apr 2021 at 8:50pm
I think you're right about the pictures, Mat, but as you say, the bags of rubbish at the end tell their own story 👍
Sun 18th Apr 2021 at 8:16am
I was heart warmed and encouraged by the offers of brews and cold beers and people acknowledging the state of the sites and commenting on our work positively. I have often lived by something that could have become so much more but because it's how it is how it's always been I've stopped seeing it/the idea of making that change either hasn't risen in me or I've not known what to do or where to start. Seeing people actively contibuting to those changes can help us all to re consider so many things.
Sun 18th Apr 2021 at 8:20am
Sorry was waxing lyrical and hit enter before editing 🤣 but all of the above is why I'm.loving Good Gym And yesterday made me consider what I can do each day in my street too. Community missions are just amazing!
Liverpool
Keeping Lark Lane and the surrounding area litter free!