Finale

16 Goodgymers helped their local community in Newham
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Eugene
Adam
Rebecca Joskow
Simon Hempenstall
Chris Hopkinson
Ruth Austin
Melanie
Ryan Prince
Graham Johnson
Kevin Prince
Sharon
Hilary
Rosa
Paul Cornick
Brahma Pochee
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Newham

Wednesday 21st August

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Brahma Pochee
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Report written by Brahma Pochee

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Swansong session yesterday, with a tremendous turnout of some of my favourite people, a lovely conclusion to a job that gave me so much.

It transpired that I've run out of Random Weekly Questions, trying to refrain from a deeper enquiry about change or anything of the tear-jerking variety, hence I was blank; so we rolled a positive and somewhat sentimental question: "Favourite GoodGym organisation ?" Turns out there were loads, no clear winner, an indication of how broad our church is and how many remarkable local projects there are.

I then proceeded to say a few words, delving into what GoodGym has given me. For those who know me know that discussing and interrogating my emotions isn't what I consider a night out, I'm a huge advocate for the dated practice of bottling things up, but the occasion was worthy.

To reiterate what I may have mumbled, I'm mostly grateful for the lifelong friendships, enforced by the experiences of volunteering, running, British weather, travelling, racing and drinking. With a special nod to a lovely couple, whose relationship was forged by a series of Wednesday evening connections. Proud, for the impact we have had on the locality, the number of messages I get saying "how amazing your volunteers are". Equally, proud for the transformational change many of you have undergone through running. Loss, because I will miss you all. But I always end with this positive feeling; I think because it's now left in a very capable set of hands; arise Task Force.

Amongst this milestone, we did actually do some good yesterday, in the form of my least favourite task, flyering. The morale was high, so it was hit easily absorbed. With the return of some long-serving sisters, Mel and Ruth (and later Charlotte), it felt like 2019 again, what a treat to see you, appreciate the effort to come. With big numbers comes big effect, and we managed to get our flyering done in no time, leaving many moments to loiter and talk curb-side.

With the realisation I can't summarise nor do justice to my thoughts on my tenure, I'll wrap this up now. But not after a huge thanks to my lovely photo-book compilation.

It's not bye, but see you later.

Till next time,

B


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Sharon

Thu 22nd Aug at 4:23pm

Thanks for all you have done for us….unwavering support and encouragement

Sharon

Thu 22nd Aug at 4:23pm

will miss seeing you every Wednesday but will keep you updated on any trips xx

Redbridge runner

Wed 28th Aug at 1:55pm

all the best for your next adventure!

Jack Da Silva

Thu 29th Aug at 5:45pm

All the best Brahma, stay in touch!

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