Up the river without a paddle

12 Goodgymers helped their local community in Oxford
Joannah Fergusson
Daphne MP
Imogen Pierce
Rhi
Henry Gibson
Megan
Louise Hall
Matt Burton
Vicky Arnold
Anwen Greenaway
Ellie Evans
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Oxford

Saturday 9th March

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We have been teaming up with the Falcon boat club for river cleans for a few years now: a lovely partnership where we have fun, do good for the environment and learn new skills.

Unfortunately, after the wettest February on record, the river conditions weren't safe for less-experienced canoeists this time, so we adjusted our plans. GoodGymers split into 3 teams to tackle the litter on different parts of the Thames Path, with a trio of pro-canoeists on the water collecting the full litter sacks and taking them back to the boat club. We collected a literal tonne of trash, with bikes, shoes, cans, bottles, hub caps, and (fan-favourite) pants all forming part of our stash.

The sun came out in time to enjoy tea and snacks on the boat club terrace at the end.

Great work as always team!

Welcome to GoodGym Jo and Daphne!


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