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Block or report Emily Oldfield
Camden
This will improve vision and light into the flat for a palliative care patient who is struggling and has not been able to manage this herself due to poor health
Wed 30th Apr at 6:30pm
Wed 23rd Apr at 6:30pm
Hounslow Report written by Anastasia Hancock (she/her)
Our job last night was back at a local favourite, a school we’ve visited more times than we can. As Tish pointed out, the place is looking really tidied up these days — and it’s not just magic. We’ve definitely left our muddy trainer-shaped mark over the years.
There was bit of a challenge to overcome to start — the caretaker had unfortunately forgotten to tool us up, but we soldiered on, armed with sheer determination and upper body strength.
Our main mission: finish the rockery we’ve been building in the carpark. As Maxime said, the end was in sight, and completing it would give us a proper sense of satisfaction. Armed with only two wheelbarrows — one of which moonlights as a haunted violin — we did what we do best: powered through with teamwork, elbow grease, and a slightly off-beat squeak.
And as always, no session is complete without uncovering some mysterious buried treasure. Previous finds have included Jon's old glove and a perfectly serviceable bike. This time? A tiny plastic duck, now our unofficial mascot.
We rounded things off with some litter picking and a spot of weeding, then it was time for a quick circuit session: cardio to get the heart racing, strength moves to build muscles, and enough lunges to trouble the glutes and hammies.
Before we sign off — a massive GOOD LUCK to all the GoodGym runners taking on the London Marathon this weekend. Go Lucy! 🏃♀️💨 If you fancy cheering her (and the rest of the runners) on, you can sign up to join the cheer squad here
See you next week for more fun, fitness, and possibly another random duck. 🦆✨ In the meantime, don't forget that we have a lovely task restoring the natural river habitat on Sunday, if you're free sign up here for a task with a big impact.
Sat 26th Apr at 4:00pm
This will improve vision and light into the flat for a palliative care patient who is struggling and has not been able to manage this herself due to poor health
Read moreWed 23rd Apr at 6:30pm
Sat 5th Apr at 2:00pm
Hammersmith and Fulham Report written by Emily Oldfield
I cycled over on a beautiful sunny Saturday and met Mr W's son who was very welcoming and explained the tasks. The council had recently been to clear the debris and contents from a broken down shed but the area still needed clearing of leaves, weeds, rubbish, rocks and bricks. The second task was levelling around the edge of the garden with soil as there was a trench. With a shovel and some core strength I managed to fill in the trench and get it all leveled. Mr W's son was very grateful and explained the plans to build a new shed soon. Oh and bonus - cute cats!
Sat 5th Apr at 2:00pm
Mr W would like to enjoy his time at the garden again but due to their health they can't do it themselves.
Read moreWed 2nd Apr at 6:30pm
Hounslow Report written by Michelle
Last night we were back at Chiswick Horticultural and Allotment Society to help Hounslow Community Foodbox with their vegetable patch.
Ten goodgymers made their way to meet Steve, one of the Foodbox volunteers, to dig the plot, turn over the soil and make a start with planting potatos. We welcomed Ritchie to his first Hounslow task and there was lots of energy and enthusiam thanks to the lighter nights and sunny days.
All the produce grown will go towards emergency food parcels for people in need in the borough. Foodbox are super grateful for the help and we'll be back next week to continue turning the soil and planting more veg.
Smashing effort!
Sat 29th Mar at 2:00pm
Brent Report written by Emily Oldfield
On a beautiful Saturday I walked over to meet Natalia outside the property and in we went. We met Miss J and she showed us the jobs at hand, which were clearing the weeds from the sides of the path, between the pave stones, and in the flower bed. There was also a trampoline in the back of the garden which had been taken over by brambles, which Natalia did an amazing job of tackling! We forgot to get the before shot but she cleared a big area in front of the trampoline so that in the future the brambles in the trampoline could be tackled. We ploughed through the jobs in an hour and a half and managed to completely fill the green bin! Miss J was really grateful and we left feeling like it was a job well done.
Sat 29th Mar at 2:00pm
She is vulnerable and this will help her wellbeing as she will be able to use her garden again
Read moreWed 2nd Apr at 6:30pm
Supporting a partnership between Chiswick allotments and Hounslow foodbank by creating a growing space to produce fruit and veg to donate
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