Simon Fitzmaurice

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Cargo a go go!

Monday 29th September

Written by Simon Fitzmaurice

On Monday evening, Area Activator Simon met with Paul at the Arsenal Community Hub, Benwell Road, for a dynamic warm up and a nice chatty 1.3 mile run to Thornhill Square Gardens. We ran down to Caledonian Road, and into the dark park to meet with resident gardening expert Anna by the community tool shed.

Matt and Eslam caught up with us all, and helped with bringing out wheelbarrows, shovels and forks for our session. The objective was to transfer a pile of donated wood chip over to the rose beds and flower patches towards the south of the park. Paul and Matt used the wheel barrows, while Simon and Eslam used a nice electric e-bike and a collection of hardy sacks to drop off the piles of chip.

Within 45 minutes, the four of us made a significant dent in the huge pile of wood chip, and successfully filled in many patches of exposed soil, ready for the Winter months. Great job everyone!

Newly listed session with Thornhill Square Gardens!

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/thornhill-square-gardens-saturday-morning-sessions


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SESSIONS IN SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER

Group Run - Thornhill Square Gardens, 6.45pm, Arsenal Community Hub, Monday 29th September

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/group-run-thornhill-square-gardens-a8ed6638-d46f-44f9-a2f5-e26ee2c54c2c

Community Mission - Sunnyside Community Gardens, 7.15pm, Sunnyside Community Gardens, Monday 6th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/community-mission-sunnyside-community-gardens-composting-9b803a84-1d19-43e4-8092-e6251235aa49

Group Run - Hornsey Rise Kickabout Playground, 6.45pm, Arsenal Community Hub, Monday 13th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/group-run-hornsey-rise-kickabout-playground-3b5b7f63-00c1-4a60-ab7e-53786b5e0b12

Community Mission - Light of the World Church Gardening and Painting, 7.15pm, Evershot Road, Monday 20th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/community-mission-light-of-the-world-church-gardening-and-painting-6dff1a8d-898b-4d40-b992-04d7f8567089

Group Run - Timbuktu Adventure Playground 6.45pm, Arsenal Community Hub, Monday 29th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/group-run-return-trip-to-timbuktu-adventure-playground-c04c29e1-19ec-45ae-9e98-de5762c63bbc

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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!

OCTOBER

Paddington Rec Track Thursday 2nd October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-paddington-rec-track-dfcdd250-4f57-4892-8089-82d8a88ee73d

Arsenal Emirates Stadium Thursday 9th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-emirates-stadium-5d840f08-8ceb-4f2a-995b-8aa4ec0a1c1d

Stratford Olympic Park Thursday 16th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-olympic-park-stratford-route-fb30d327-a149-4c53-8543-0a8db41a263e

Paddington Rec Track Thursday 23rd October

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-paddington-rec-track-66e4c4cb-2d0d-4eb8-8f02-20ef5f999096

Arsenal Emirates Stadium Thursday 30th October

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-emirates-stadium-3f7026f3-7a38-455c-b400-329f37edd6c5

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Track and Towpath - Stepney Green Strides

Thursday 4th October, 7.50am Rinkoff Coffee, Stepney Green Park

Come and join Area Activator and UK Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF) Simon for a fun mixed pace training session

Our plan is to meet up outside the legendary Rinkoff Bakery at 7.50am, before enjoying an easy jog and dynamic warm up in Stepney Green Park by 8am.

All paces and abilities welcome!

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/track-and-towpath-stepney-green-strides

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The Green Guardians Volunteer Gardening Sessions

Tuesdays (and a single Saturday) 10am - 12 midday

Market Road Gardens, London N7 9GT

Come along and meet the TGC team and help us to keep Market Road Gardens looking beautiful! All tools provided. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Tea, coffee and biscuits also provided.

Winter Dates

September 16th, 23rd, 30th

October 7th, 14th, 21st (not 28th!)

November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

December 2nd, 9th and 16th

Next session

Tuesday 30th September: https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/the-garden-classroom-market-road-gardens-tuesday-volunteer-morning-38932d33-59d4-4d28-b055-64b1e4c3c1aa

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The Green Guardians Volunteer Gardening Sessions

Wednesdays (and one single Saturday) 10am - 12 midday

TGC Hut, Newington Green Park Building, 2 Newington Green, London, N1 4RF

Come along and meet the TGC team and help us to keep Newington Green tidy and lovely!

All tools provided. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Tea, coffee and biscuits also provided.

Winter Dates

September - 17th, 24th, and Saturday 27th

October- 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd

November- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

December- 3rd, 10th and 17th

Next Session

Wednesday 1st October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/the-garden-classroom-newington-green-green-guardians-volunteer-morning-054aa876-7122-4116-8cd1-06e46fe6db37

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Camino Ultra Epping Forest 50km and 25km Eco Trail- Aid Station Superstars 2025!!!

Sunday 4th October, 9am onwards, Rangers Road, Chingford

DaznBone (aka Darren Strachan and David Bone) and the Camino Ultra team are putting together the logistics for their next 50km ultra race (running from Wanstead Flats, up the green corridor to Epping Forest and back), and have invited the Goodgym crew to get involved!

On the course, there will be 4 major aid stops, and we have been invited to take over the first refresh point and the penultimate aid station.

This will involve providing water and snacks to runners of all abilities during the key stages of their race, and to support them with smiling faces and enthusiasm!

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/camino-ultra-epping-forest-50km-and-25km-eco-trail-aid-station-superstars-2025

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Compton Terrace Gardens- Volunteer Session

Saturday 13th October, 10am - 1pm, Union Chapel, Islington

A smashing community mission for those partaking in Highbury Fields or Finsbury parkrun on a Saturday morning!

A friendly gardening group started to look after the park about 10 years ago. We are always looking for more help - with planting, mulching, pruning, and all the other things a garden needs.

Everyone welcome, no special skills needed! Lots of fresh air and a nice chance to meet local people. We meet once a month on a Saturday morning near the shed in the middle of the Gardens.

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/compton-terrace-gardens-volunteer-open-morning-october-9968d47d-0566-44ec-893f-a0aee0bb117b

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Golden Olden Community Gardens - Monthly Volunteer Open Day

Saturday 18th October, 10am - 2pm, Opposite Whistler Street, Islington

Olden Community Garden is a charity that maintains this lovely green space, with the object to promote a community garden for the benefit of people living or working in the London Borough of Islington. Olden Garden gives local people opportunities for education and recreation, with the aim of increasing involvement in the community and reducing isolation.

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/golden-olden-community-gardens-monthly-volunteer-open-day-2863583d-2b70-4ec0-a0e6-137f5d7495a5

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Friends of Canonbury Square- Volunteer Morning Saturday 18th October, 10am - midday, Canonbury Square Gardens The Friends of Canonbury Square Gardens host an open community gardening session on the 3rd Saturday morning of every month. Usual tasks would include bulb planting, trimming, laying compost, maintaining flower beds and litter picking.

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/goodgym-islington-friends-of-canonbury-square-volunteer-morning

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Penn Road Gardens - Volunteer Day

Sunday 26th October, 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.

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/penn-road-gardens-open-morning-october-a8f94271-ac93-4927-92ad-e5562ccd6f00

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Goldie Medals

Monday 22nd September

Written by Simon Fitzmaurice

On Monday evening, 8 keen Goodgymmers joined Eslam from the Sustainable Nutrition Academy for a night of path building on the Goldie Estate, Hornsey Rise. The team met at the wonderful Hornsey Rise Kickabout Playground site, and picked up wheelbarrows and shovels to unload freshly delivered wood chip around the estate. Well done all- great job on a nice new task location!


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SESSIONS IN OCTOBER

Group Run - Thornhill Square Gardens, 6.45pm, Arsenal Community Hub, Monday 29th September

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/group-run-thornhill-square-gardens-a8ed6638-d46f-44f9-a2f5-e26ee2c54c2c

Community Mission - Sunnyside Community Gardens, 7.15pm, Sunnyside Community Gardens, Monday 6th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/community-mission-sunnyside-community-gardens-composting-9b803a84-1d19-43e4-8092-e6251235aa49

Group Run - Hornsey Rise Kickabout Playground, 6.45pm, Arsenal Community Hub, Monday 13th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/group-run-hornsey-rise-kickabout-playground-3b5b7f63-00c1-4a60-ab7e-53786b5e0b12

Community Mission - Light of the World Church Gardening and Painting, 7.15pm, Evershot Road, Monday 20th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/community-mission-light-of-the-world-church-gardening-and-painting-6dff1a8d-898b-4d40-b992-04d7f8567089

Group Run - Timbuktu Adventure Playground 6.45pm, Arsenal Community Hub, Monday 29th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/group-run-return-trip-to-timbuktu-adventure-playground-c04c29e1-19ec-45ae-9e98-de5762c63bbc

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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!

OCTOBER

Paddington Rec Track Thursday 2nd October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-paddington-rec-track-dfcdd250-4f57-4892-8089-82d8a88ee73d

Arsenal Emirates Stadium Thursday 9th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-emirates-stadium-5d840f08-8ceb-4f2a-995b-8aa4ec0a1c1d

Stratford Olympic Park Thursday 16th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-olympic-park-stratford-route-fb30d327-a149-4c53-8543-0a8db41a263e

Paddington Rec Track Thursday 23rd October

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-paddington-rec-track-66e4c4cb-2d0d-4eb8-8f02-20ef5f999096

Arsenal Emirates Stadium Thursday 30th October

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-emirates-stadium-3f7026f3-7a38-455c-b400-329f37edd6c5

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Track and Towpath - Stepney Green Strides

Thursday 4th October, 7.50am Rinkoff Coffee, Stepney Green Park

Come and join Area Activator and UK Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF) Simon for a fun mixed pace training session

Our plan is to meet up outside the legendary Rinkoff Bakery at 7.50am, before enjoying an easy jog and dynamic warm up in Stepney Green Park by 8am.

All paces and abilities welcome!

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/track-and-towpath-stepney-green-strides

—-----------------------------

The Green Guardians Volunteer Gardening Sessions

Tuesdays (and a single Saturday) 10am - 12 midday

Market Road Gardens, London N7 9GT

Come along and meet the TGC team and help us to keep Market Road Gardens looking beautiful! All tools provided. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Tea, coffee and biscuits also provided.

Winter Dates

September 16th, 23rd, 30th

October 7th, 14th, 21st (not 28th!)

November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

December 2nd, 9th and 16th

Next session

Tuesday 30th September: https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/the-garden-classroom-market-road-gardens-tuesday-volunteer-morning-38932d33-59d4-4d28-b055-64b1e4c3c1aa

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The Green Guardians Volunteer Gardening Sessions

Wednesdays (and one single Saturday) 10am - 12 midday

TGC Hut, Newington Green Park Building, 2 Newington Green, London, N1 4RF

Come along and meet the TGC team and help us to keep Newington Green tidy and lovely!

All tools provided. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Tea, coffee and biscuits also provided.

Winter Dates

September - 17th, 24th, and Saturday 27th

October- 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd

November- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

December- 3rd, 10th and 17th

Next Session

Wednesday 1st October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/the-garden-classroom-newington-green-green-guardians-volunteer-morning-054aa876-7122-4116-8cd1-06e46fe6db37

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Camino Ultra Epping Forest 50km and 25km Eco Trail- Aid Station Superstars 2025!!!

Sunday 4th October, 9am onwards, Rangers Road, Chingford

DaznBone (aka Darren Strachan and David Bone) and the Camino Ultra team are putting together the logistics for their next 50km ultra race (running from Wanstead Flats, up the green corridor to Epping Forest and back), and have invited the Goodgym crew to get involved!

On the course, there will be 4 major aid stops, and we have been invited to take over the first refresh point and the penultimate aid station.

This will involve providing water and snacks to runners of all abilities during the key stages of their race, and to support them with smiling faces and enthusiasm!

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/camino-ultra-epping-forest-50km-and-25km-eco-trail-aid-station-superstars-2025

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Compton Terrace Gardens- Volunteer Session

Saturday 13th October, 10am - 1pm, Union Chapel, Islington

A smashing community mission for those partaking in Highbury Fields or Finsbury parkrun on a Saturday morning!

A friendly gardening group started to look after the park about 10 years ago. We are always looking for more help - with planting, mulching, pruning, and all the other things a garden needs.

Everyone welcome, no special skills needed! Lots of fresh air and a nice chance to meet local people. We meet once a month on a Saturday morning near the shed in the middle of the Gardens.

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/compton-terrace-gardens-volunteer-open-morning-october-9968d47d-0566-44ec-893f-a0aee0bb117b

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Golden Olden Community Gardens - Monthly Volunteer Open Day

Saturday 18th October, 10am - 2pm, Opposite Whistler Street, Islington

Olden Community Garden is a charity that maintains this lovely green space, with the object to promote a community garden for the benefit of people living or working in the London Borough of Islington. Olden Garden gives local people opportunities for education and recreation, with the aim of increasing involvement in the community and reducing isolation.

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/golden-olden-community-gardens-monthly-volunteer-open-day-2863583d-2b70-4ec0-a0e6-137f5d7495a5

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Friends of Canonbury Square- Volunteer Morning Saturday 18th October, 10am - midday, Canonbury Square Gardens The Friends of Canonbury Square Gardens host an open community gardening session on the 3rd Saturday morning of every month. Usual tasks would include bulb planting, trimming, laying compost, maintaining flower beds and litter picking.

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/goodgym-islington-friends-of-canonbury-square-volunteer-morning

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Penn Road Gardens - Volunteer Day

Sunday 26th October, 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.

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/penn-road-gardens-open-morning-october-a8f94271-ac93-4927-92ad-e5562ccd6f00

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Cleaning the garden of Mr A

Saturday 20th September

Written by Ewa

I cleaned the front and back yard garden of Mr. A. The task took a total of 3 hours. It was a great workout, and it felt amazing to see the difference and do something good for the community. I was pretty lucky, too, as I managed to finish the work just before it started to rain.

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A Celebration of Solidarity

Sunday 21st September

Written by Simon Fitzmaurice

On Sunday, the London running community came together for a wonderful collaborative group run around Hyde Park, in solidarity for those who are facing oppression in Palestine.

We gathered at Speakers Corner to hear inspiring accounts from doctors on the front line, and support from global running groups in war zones and encampments.

Together, we split into a variety of pace and distance groups (5km and 10km) before running some beautiful social miles around Hyde Park together. A wonderful reminder how lucky we are to be able to run, and to run together as one.

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Newt-ritious Mulch

Monday 15th September

Written by Simon Fitzmaurice

On a slightly blustery Monday evening, our Goodgym crew met with Area Activator Simon at the Arsenal Community Hub, ready for a social group run up to Caledonian Park. After a warm up on Benwell Road, we made our way up McKenzie Street, past Market Road Gardens, and up the slope to the Cally Park Clocktower.

Upon our arrival, we were met by the lovely Miriam and Gail, with plenty of wheelbarrows and shovels to hand. Our task for the night was to make our way over to the community compost pile along the woodland path, and to separate fallen branches from nice rich mulch (ready for Autumn planting). Together we turned on our head torches and work lights, and gathered some substantial sticks! Non-compostable branches were added to a nice dead hedge lining the edge of the woodland paths.

Shovels and forks were used to collect up the mulch, before filling up builders merchant bags for local gardening projects. We had to take care, as we realised that we had a group of very cute Newt Efts burrowing within the compost. Area Activator Simon safely transported these little creatures over to the pond gardens, near more leaves and foliage for hibernation.

As we came to the end of the night, we were able to take a step back to admire our progress. Very well done everyone!


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SESSIONS IN SEPTEMBER

Community Mission - Highbury Quadrant Estate Gardens 7.15pm, Highbury Quadrant Estate Wildflower Gardens, Monday 22nd September

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/community-mission-highbury-quadrant-gardening-e8d683c9-f13e-44fa-b3cc-adc3a0c00ec0

Group Run - Thornhill Square Gardens, 6.45pm, Arsenal Community Hub, Monday 29th September

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/group-run-thornhill-square-gardens-a8ed6638-d46f-44f9-a2f5-e26ee2c54c2c

Community Mission - Sunnyside Community Gardens, 7.15pm, Sunnyside Community Gardens, Monday 6th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/community-mission-sunnyside-community-gardens-composting-9b803a84-1d19-43e4-8092-e6251235aa49

Group Run - Hornsey Rise Kickabout Playground, 6.45pm, Arsenal Community Hub, Monday 13th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/group-run-hornsey-rise-kickabout-playground-3b5b7f63-00c1-4a60-ab7e-53786b5e0b12

Community Mission - Light of the World Church Gardening and Painting, 7.15pm, Evershot Road, Monday 20th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/community-mission-light-of-the-world-church-gardening-and-painting-6dff1a8d-898b-4d40-b992-04d7f8567089

Group Run - Timbuktu Adventure Playground 6.45pm, Arsenal Community Hub, Monday 29th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/group-run-return-trip-to-timbuktu-adventure-playground-c04c29e1-19ec-45ae-9e98-de5762c63bbc

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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!

SEPTEMBER

Arsenal Emirates Stadium Thursday 18th September

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-emirates-stadium-9d007395-3a01-45ab-b1ec-ce34259a8423

Stratford Olympic Park Thursday 25th September

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-olympic-park-stratford-route-f0b39538-49b7-4de1-b662-0158c1bda0f0

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OCTOBER

Paddington Rec Track Thursday 2th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-paddington-rec-track-dfcdd250-4f57-4892-8089-82d8a88ee73d

Arsenal Emirates Stadium Thursday 9th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-emirates-stadium-5d840f08-8ceb-4f2a-995b-8aa4ec0a1c1d

Stratford Olympic Park Thursday 16th October

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-olympic-park-stratford-route-fb30d327-a149-4c53-8543-0a8db41a263e

Paddington Rec Track Thursday 23rd October

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-paddington-rec-track-66e4c4cb-2d0d-4eb8-8f02-20ef5f999096

Arsenal Emirates Stadium Thursday 30th October

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/come-and-guide-run-with-achilles-international-emirates-stadium-3f7026f3-7a38-455c-b400-329f37edd6c5

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Track and Towpath - Mile End Green Bridge Bash

Thursday 18th September, 7.50am Lion Coffee Shop, Burdett Road

Come and join Area Activator and UK Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF) Simon for a fun incline trading session Mile End and Limehouse can be a difficult place to find elevation. But this "Kenyan Hills" inspired workout would be smashing for the learning ups and downs. All paces and abilities welcome!

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/track-and-towpath-mile-end-green-bridge-bash

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The Green Guardians Volunteer Gardening Sessions

Tuesdays (and a single Saturday) 10am - 12 midday

Market Road Gardens, London N7 9GT

Come along and meet the TGC team and help us to keep Market Road Gardens looking beautiful! All tools provided. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Tea, coffee and biscuits also provided.

Winter Dates

September 16th, 23rd, 30th

October 7th, 14th, 21st (not 28th!)

November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

December 2nd, 9th and 16th

Next session

Tuesday 16th September:

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/the-garden-classroom-market-road-gardens-tuesday-volunteer-morning-0c43500c-125a-439e-87bd-7b0e97577d22

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The Green Guardians Volunteer Gardening Sessions

Wednesdays (and one single Saturday) 10am - 12 midday

TGC Hut, Newington Green Park Building, 2 Newington Green, London, N1 4RF

Come along and meet the TGC team and help us to keep Newington Green tidy and lovely!

All tools provided. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Tea, coffee and biscuits also provided.

Winter Dates

September - 17th, 24th, and Saturday 27th

October- 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd

November- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

December- 3rd, 10th and 17th

Next Session

Wednesday 17th September

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/the-garden-classroom-newington-green-green-guardians-volunteer-morning-12c647c7-829b-4e74-8b40-33368a3d93d2

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World Clean Up Day - Finsbury Park Plogging with Sustainable Nutrition Academy

Saturday 20th September, 10.30am - 12 midday, The Museum of Homelessness, Finsbury Park

Eslam from the Sustainable Nutrition Academy is leading a litter picking session around Finsbury Park

Together, the plan is to gather litter and rubbish from the perimeter of the park, particularly around fences and hedgerows.

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/world-clean-up-day-finsbury-park-plogging-with-sustainable-nutrition-academy

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Golden Olden Community Gardens - Monthly Volunteer Open Day

Saturday 20th September, 10am - 2pm, Opposite Whistler Street, Islington

Olden Community Garden is a charity that maintains this lovely green space, with the object to promote a community garden for the benefit of people living or working in the London Borough of Islington. Olden Garden gives local people opportunities for education and recreation, with the aim of increasing involvement in the community and reducing isolation.

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/golden-olden-community-gardens-monthly-volunteer-open-day-8b35a77f-abc6-48bf-a700-e29f2e7d4dde

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Penn Road Gardens - July Volunteer Day

Sunday 28th September, 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.

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/penn-road-gardens-open-morning-september-3c720a70-ea3e-4bb9-921c-56613aaa5268

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Camino Ultra Epping Forest 50km and 25km Eco Trail- Aid Station Superstars 2025!!!

Sunday 4th October, 9am onwards, Rangers Road, Chingford

DaznBone (aka Darren Strachan and David Bone) and the Camino Ultra team are putting together the logistics for their next 50km ultra race (running from Wanstead Flats, up the green corridor to Epping Forest and back), and have invited the Goodgym crew to get involved!

On the course, there will be 4 major aid stops, and we have been invited to take over the first refresh point and the penultimate aid station.

This will involve providing water and snacks to runners of all abilities during the key stages of their race, and to support them with smiling faces and enthusiasm!

https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/camino-ultra-epping-forest-50km-and-25km-eco-trail-aid-station-superstars-2025

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Compton Terrace Gardens- Volunteer Session

Saturday 13th October, 10am - 1pm, Union Chapel, Islington

A smashing community mission for those partaking in Highbury Fields or Finsbury parkrun on a Saturday morning!

A friendly gardening group started to look after the park about 10 years ago. We are always looking for more help - with planting, mulching, pruning, and all the other things a garden needs.

Everyone welcome, no special skills needed! Lots of fresh air and a nice chance to meet local people. We meet once a month on a Saturday morning near the shed in the middle of the Gardens.

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/compton-terrace-gardens-volunteer-open-morning-october-9968d47d-0566-44ec-893f-a0aee0bb117b

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Louis Benham

Shady garden weeding

Friday 19th September

Written by Louis Benham (He/him)

Made a good start on weeding Mrs J’s garden. I managed to fill two pots in 90 minutes which she was very pleased about. I mainly focused on an area behind the shed and weeds growing on a wall. Think we’ll be needed to finish the job in the near future.

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