Alex Murtough

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Camden

Area Activator for Camden. Used to sell healthy ice cream. Prefers cake. Secretly harbours dreams of late-blossoming Olympic stardom.


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Camden

FRIENDLY GROUP SESSION -- 2-Mile Run (Optional) + 🏡 Revitalising older residents' gardens in Kentish Town!
🗓Wednesday 30th April 6:15pm

📍The St Pancras and Somers Town Living Centre NW1 1DF

Join us to support a special community organisation!!

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Alex Murtough (he/him) signed up to a community mission.

Sat 3rd May at 10:30am

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Wed 23rd Apr at 6:15pm

Jack's 50 Good Deeds (!!!) + Camden Town's Hidden Homes

Camden Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)

Ten Lovely GoodGym Folk Made a Difference in Camden Town and We Celebrated Jack's Wonderful 50 Good Deeds!!

Truly hidden amidst the electric bustle of Camden Town is an apartment block...

...Camden passersby see the shops and notice the (beautiful) church, but most walk right by the alley that leads to Barnes House Estate...

...although that changed last night as 10 wonderful folk in red were welcomed in by the equally wonderful Dan and Anna!

Our special group - of Alex, Auriela, Emily, Imogen, Kathleen, Jack, John, Michael, and Steve - started by taking in the communal garden's quietness - outside Camden Town bustled, while inside things felt gentler 🧘

Across the next 45 minutes, these lovely people scraped weeds from paving slabs, pulled weeds from grassy patches, and swept weeds into tidy compost bags! The section that looked half-weed, ended looking fresh and cared for!

And last night was an extra special occasion: Jack works in GoodGym HQ and I've seen (and benefited from) his truly excellent work - his efforts make GoodGym what it is - thank you for that, Jack, and thank you for your 50 good deeds!!

Thank you, everyone, and here's to next time!!

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Jack Da Silva

Thu 24th Apr at 11:12am

Appreciate your kind words Alex! Was a great session for my 50th, thanks for making it happen 🙌🥳

Chalomi King

Thu 24th Apr at 11:25am

Great report! Well done Jack

Theresa Joseph
Theresa Joseph (she/her)

Thu 24th Apr at 11:29am

Lovely task and report Alex. Well done all and congratulations Jack hitting 50 😉👊🏾👊🏾

Anastasia Hancock

Thu 24th Apr at 1:04pm

Whoop - amazing work Jack! Congratulations.

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Tue 22nd Apr at 6:30pm

Can You Leave Those Bags Odour There...!!

Camden Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)

There's a distinct odour to gardening in April...

...some people call it mulching...

...others call it preparing the soil...

...but that's not what it smells like...!!

This lovely group - of Andy, Helen, Steve, and Tom - got the full farmyard experience on Tuesday!

Working in the twilight-lit Listening Space Garden (which is gorgeous) in Kentish Town, this group worked with the lovely Jo and Sarah to give the flower and tree beds what they wanted...

..the heavy bags displayed words like mushroom mix and extra special mulch but they didn't smell like either of those things...

...as the bags were cut and poured, and as the 'mix' and 'mulch' was spread, a distinct aroma caught in the breeze...

...call it poop or muck or manure... it was unmistakably new for Camden!!

Thank you, everyone! Your work will give life and nourishment to this very special green space!!

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Sun 15th Jun at 11:00am

Big Half (Super Inclusive) Long Run - 8 Miles 🏋️💚🏃

Come join for a social and inclusive 8-mile run in Regent's Park!

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Wed 16th Apr at 6:15pm

Firethorn Trimming + Spring Evenings in Camden

Camden Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)

This special group - Imogen, Jackie, John, Siobhan, and Steve - made a visible difference on this spring evening.

Hidden just south of Gospel Oak station, Lismore Circus Community Woods is a patch of wild green that's been cared for by local volunteers for nearly 30 years. Lush and unique, it's a spot of wild (and communal) sanctuary :)

Having been welcomed by Suza, our wonderful (community champion) host, we swiftly got going with our evening task.

A mature block of Pyracantha - which is often known as Firethorn - needed a gentle trim and tidy. Cue many secateurs trimming and chopping, amidst stories and laughter (and even friendly passersby complementing our good work!)

Thank you, everyone, for your time and energy - it was lovely to see you all - and you made a visible difference to this special community space :)

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Sun 13th Apr at 11:00am

5.5 Miles in Sunny Regent's Park :)

Camden Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)

8 GoogGym folk caught the (sun-filled) morning worm today :)

5.5 gentle miles + post running coffees + many laughs and much wonderful conversation :)

Thank you, everyone!

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StephDucat

Sun 13th Apr at 9:23pm

Great run and good catchup.

Emma Jones

Mon 14th Apr at 5:56pm

Great session! Thanks again for organising :)

Gail

Tue 15th Apr at 3:00pm

Ha Ha great pic!

Alex Murtough
Alex Murtough (he/him) signed up to a group run.

Wed 30th Apr at 6:15pm

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Alex Murtough (he/him) went on a community mission

Sat 12th Apr at 11:00am

Spring Sun + Camden Flowers

Camden Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)

This special group of eight GoodGym folk caught the best of the morning sunshine today, and as they did they also gifted flowers and blooms to the community at Ingestre Road Estate.

Across 90 active and happy minutes, nine recycled planters (from a fancy complex in Battersea) were filled with gravel, lining, compost, and perennials :)

Thank you, everyone, for your time and energy this morning! It was just great to see you!

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Sat 12th Apr at 8:14pm

Thank you Alex for yet another opportunity to support Ingestre!

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Alex Murtough (he/him) signed up to a group run.

Wed 21st May at 6:15pm

FRIENDLY GROUP SESSION!! 1-Mile Run (Optional) and Camden's Cecil Sharp House

Come join for a social - fun - and active evening making a difference for this wonderful community organisation :)

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Alex Murtough (he/him) signed up to a group run.

Wed 14th May at 6:15pm

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