Food, Glorious Foodcycle
6 Goodgymers helped their local community in Islington
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Monday 11th March
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Report written by Simon Fitzmaurice
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Area Activator Simon met with a top crew of Goodgymmers from all across the borough at the Arsenal Community Hub last night (including first time Goodgym Islington runner Rosie - welcome!) for a trip to the Andover Estate, near Finsbury Park. After a dynamic warm up on the Emirates Slopes, we ran together up Sobell Road and over to the Andover Estate Community Centre, aka the HQ for Foodcycle Finsbury Park.
This smashing project was set up as an open community hub for residents of Islington and Harringey, offering assistance for supplies, advice and free hot food on Saturday afternoons. More information can be found here: https://foodcycle.org.uk/
Between our 6 runners, we paired up and took handfuls of flyers between us. Together, we ran up and down the distinctive housing blocks surrounding the Andover Community Centre. We took care to make sure that we didn't "double post" into the neighbours houses. And we also had the chance to talk to some of the residents about what the community centre had to offer! Excellent stuff all.
After 40 minutes of super efficient flyering, we packed up our bags, and ran towards Seven Sisters Road, and back to the stadium. A super satisfying evening of Goodgym fun- well done everyone!
Goodgym Islington News
Achilles International VI Guide Running Sessions
Every Thursday, 6pm, Various London locations
On Thursday evenings, the all abilities sports charity Achilles International holds a group run session at a London location.
Here is a list of our upcoming events and sign up pages. Runners, supporters and guides of all abilities and experiences welcome!
Thursday 14th March- Emirates Stadium, Arsenal Underground station
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Thursday 21st March- Paddington Rec Track, Maida Vale Underground station
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Thursday 28th March- Stratford Olympic Park, Stratford Underground station (Westfield exit)
ON Running Spitalfields run club- Thursday morning wake up runs!
Thursday 14th March, 7am, ON Running Spitalfields, Brushfield Street
Area Activator Simon has set up a series of morning runs, hosted on Thursday mornings at the new ON Running store in Spitalfields market.
A social 5km before work, with the option to take out a pair of ON Running shoes for a test spin.
Next run is on Thursday 14th March:
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The Garden Classroom- Weekly Volunteer Mornings in Islington Parks!
Wednesday mornings, 10am - midday, Newington Green
The Garden Classroom has started multiple weekly open garden mornings in Newington Green, Market Road and Hillside Park (near Caxton House). Set up by trained horticulture specialists and open to all!
Newington Green Next Wednesday- 10am - midday
Friends of Canonbury Square- Volunteer Morning (March)
Saturday 16th March, 10am, Canonbury Square Gardens
Lending a hand with this beautiful neighbourhood maintained garden in Islington, a perfect post-parkrun task!
https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/friends-of-canonbury-square-volunteer-morning-march
Crouch End Open Space (CREOS) Volunteering Day
Sunday 16th March, 11am - 1pm, 85-87 Wood Vale, Highgate Woods
Our monthly trip to CREOS this year for a woodland regeneration- loads of smashing forest path building has been planned!
https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/crouch-end-open-space-creos-volunteering-day-march-2024
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Goodgym Islington AGM - social and catch up!
Thursday 21st March, 7.30pm, The Tollington Arms
Area Activator Simon invites you to an evening out for a social catch up on all things Goodgym related.
Alongside general good times, we are open to discuss:
• What do you most enjoy about Goodgym?
• What would you like to see more of, or are we missing anything?
• Suggestions for potential tasks, trips, socials etc!
• Would you like to be part of the Goodgym Islington taskforce in any capacity? And what would this involve?
Your feedback is super helpful for the future of GG Islington and beyond!!!
https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/goodgym-islington-agm
Camino London Ultra: Lea Valley 50km and Gratitude 25km- Finish Line Party!
Saturday 23rd March, 12 midday onwards, Here East, Hackney Wick
The Camino Ultra London 50km returns for 2024, stretching from Welwyn Garden City, to Ware, and then down the Lea Valley to our finishing line in Hackney Wick (Here East).
Race organisers Darren Strachan and David Bone aka DaznBone would love to invite the Goodgym community back to bring excitement and positivity to our runners, as they finish their races.
The theme is: Bring The Party!!!
Cowbells, cheers, noise makers, music and fun!
https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/camino-ultra-london-lea-valley-races-finish-line-party
Penn Road Gardens Volunteer Open Day
Sunday 31st March, 10am - midday, Penn Road Gardens
Every last Sunday of the month, the residents of Penn Road invite keen volunteers to help with maintaining this lovely community spot just off Holloway Road.
This task supported
Free community meals each week
Every Saturday lunchtime, FoodCycle Finsbury Park provides a three-course, sit-down community meal which is open to all. The meal is cooked entirely from scratch using surplus food by cooking volunteers and hosting volunteers chat with guests to create a friendly and welcoming environment.
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