On an absolutely lush spring time evening (despite some windy spells), Area Activator Simon met with a top crew of Goodgymmers for all across the boroughs, for a special group run. Since beginning his Goodgym adventure in 2016, Simon is about to complete 500 good deeds across London, an awesome trip that has helped him to become the AA that he is today!

This week, we have planned to return to Caledonian Park to continue our forest trail building sessions (lots of crushed concrete, shovels and wheelbarrows involved!). Emily and Benedict lead a walking group this week, while the rest of our team run the 1 mile route via Mackenzie Road and Holloway Road and up a slight slope.

Upon our arrival, we met up with volunteer coordinator Miriam who put us straight to our intended task. The original 10 tonne pile of gravel and chippings is now looking a bit more manageable after multiple weeks of graft! After filling up 6 wheelbarrows between us, we trundled to the South East of the park (a nice wooded section, popular for the junior parkrun held here every Sunday - see our next listing below!). Our objective is to create a fully accessible loop of the park, that encourages visitors to enjoy the natural green wooded spaces safely and without disturbing local habitats and eco-systems.

We completed 45 minutes of solid lifting and shifting work between us, along with some raking and beautifying of our new pathways. Miriam was thrilled with the progress that we had made in such a short amount of time. To celebrate, we had a few delicious treats to share between the group (vegan cakes, crimble biscuits and pastries- Thank you Patrick, Dharmesh and Louise!), and a social trip to The Horatia Pub on Holloway Road upon our return to The Emirates Stadium. Bao Buns and beverages all round!

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NEWS

Caledonian Park Junior parkrun- Mother's Day Special

Sunday 19th March, 8.45am, Caledonian Park

The event crew for Cally Park Junior parkrun are looking for any additional volunteers available to help with their free weekly timed 2km running event. Designed to allow youngsters aged from 4-14 years old to run independently and safely along with fellow family members, this is a wonderful way to start a Sunday right!

Sign up here:

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/volunteer-at-caledonian-junior-parkrun-mothering-sunday

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Crouch End Open Space Forest Path Building (CREOS)

Sunday 19th March, 11am-1pm, Crouch End Open Space

Springtime is back at CREOS, and the Friends of Crouch End Open Space will hosting their monthly open morning for forest path maintenance in the local community. A wonderful opportunity to spend time in ancient woodland between Highgate and Muswell Hill, and typically followed by a picnic provided by the residents!

Sign up here:

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/crouch-end-open-space-creos-volunteering-day-march-2023

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Camino Ultra: Lea Valley 50km- Goodgym Official Aid Station!

Sunday 25th March, 10am-3pm (approx), Ponder's End Lock

Area Activator Simon will be leading a water station for the awesome Camino Ultra: Lea Valley 50km - a unique foot race stretching from Welwyn Garden City, along the waterways and concluding in Hackney Wick for an amazing party. Helpers for filling up water bottles, offering much appreciated food and snacks, and general support for tired runners approaching their final aid station would be hugely appreciated!

Sign up here:

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/camino-ultra-lea-valley-50km-goodgym-aid-station