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Mon 29th Sep at 7:00pm
Tower Hamlets Report written by John Shirley
It was a good turn-out at Cranbrook Community Centre tonight, with a lot of “Fiona-style” late sign-ups. Which was a nice surprise actually, after initially low numbers. Anna arrived ultra-punctually (i.e. early), and was soon planning the cutting back of hedges overlooking the public areas, though we weren’t entirely sure whether we were supposed to be cutting down a tree somewhere
We were dazzled by Lucinda’s arrival on time, or maybe it was her bike lights. Kat came pretty much straight off the plane from Canada. Having found the country rather large and spaced out, she was relieved to get into the close confines of Cranbrook garden
Laura turned up full of enthusiasm, and immediately started organising things. I’m sure I’ve seen her before somewhere…
Fiona, who’d run from Clapton, thought she’d left her bag at the station, but it was at home all the time. That’s what happens when you get a year older
Ciarán and Kareem swept and swept, until the main area was completely clear of leaves – for now. Chris was a whirlwind of energy, keeping everyone stocked with bags for both foliage and branches from the other side of the fence
It was a productive hour filled with good conversation, collective effort, and a significant improvement to the area’s appearance
Next week we’re at Columbia Road gardens. Sign up here, sooner or later: https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/the-big-monday-night-task-planting-weeding-and-topping-up-woodchip-in-columbia-road-gardens
Before that, on Saturday, you can help with a water station in Chingford, feeding hungry and thirsty 50km runners https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/camino-ultra-epping-forest-50km-and-25km-eco-trail-aid-station-superstars-2025
On Sunday, you can take part in a GoodGym advert, filmed at Hollybush, Bethnal Green, which will appear on Sky TV https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/filming-a-goodgym-tv-ad-at-hollybush
And looking ahead, we’re getting a train to Dover later in the month, to do a 15km coastal walk https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/walk-from-dover-to-folkestone
Mon 29th Sep at 7:00pm
We're back to see Janet and Eileen at the Cranbrook Community Food Garden!
Read moreSunday 7th September
Kat Mace run a race with GoodGym for the first time.
Kat has done their first race with GoodGym. Performing on the day is a lot of pressure; Kat's dealt with the nerves and turned up on the day to make it happen.
Sun 7th Sep at 8:30am
Camden Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)
London's community half marathon went red this year! 🔥
A huge congratulations to the oodles of GoodGym folk who caught well-earned happy mornings under a hot-hot-hot late summer sun ☺️
It was the biggest joy seeing you all!
Please send me your photos (!) and I will pop them up here (alexmurtough@goodgym.org) ❤️
Mon 8th Sep at 5:53am
Oh wow! Congratulations everyone.
Mon 8th Sep at 9:17pm
Well done to all and good to see a lot of you yesterday - shame missed some
Fri 12th Sep at 4:28pm
well done everyone! so inspiring 🙌
Fri 12th Sep at 4:29pm
& thanks for organising Alex!
Mon 1st Sep at 7:00pm
Tower Hamlets Report written by Laura Williams
It was a fantastic evening last night at the Canal Club Community Garden.
With a brilliantly-sized team, the preparation started early as Paul, Dharmesh and John set about tonight’s big greeting effort. As GoodGymers arrived one by one the hall was filled with the sound of animated GoodGymers catching up after the weekend and welcoming new and not-seen-for-a-while faces. A big warm welcome to Beth, who joined for her first GoodGym!
Tonight’s task owners were the brilliant Sally, accompanied by Dominic, who were both unfazed by the size of tonight’s group.
With one team quickly dispatched to the rear garden to help clear the area around the shed and empty the pool, other teams were tasked with a big garden blitz ahead of the big Open House Festival on September 14th. Heading to the canal side garden, the front wildflower patch, the side borders and the rear of the building, it was 45 minutes of diligent, effective weed plucking and clearing.
Thanks to Sue for brilliant project-management at the front of the centre, who thankfully knows her hollyhocks from her hogweed and so the front patch blitz meant all the right plants remained in tact.
As is the case every week at GoodGym, the time flew. With the last bin bag full of soil, weeds and debris dispatched to the lock-up around the corner, we made our way out to the tree in front of the hall (thanks for the location direction, Emma J ;)) before making our way inside for some of Sally’s spectacular lemon drizzle cake and a cuppa.
With this being my final Monday night as your very lucky Area Activator, we enjoyed a real get together both in the hall and at the pub after. Thank you to our wonderful, wonderful Task Force, Ivo and our regular members for an absolutely cracking night to remember.
Next week, we’re back to the pretty gardens on the Parkview Estate to see what DIY and gardening tasks our Des has in store for us…
Until then.
Mon 1st Sep at 7:00pm
Come and join the September session at this incredible spot on the edge of Victoria Park!
Read moreSat 23rd Aug at 12:00pm
Sat 23rd Aug at 12:00pm
Come and join the afternoon slot at this busy, friendly task.
Read moreSun 7th Sep at 11:30am
Come to the after-party for a social with your fellow GoodGymers and celebrate your achievements!
Read moreSun 7th Sep at 8:30am
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