Aaron Carrington


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Aaron Carrington went on a group run

Sun 13th Apr at 10:15am

Pruning at the Old Supper House

Bath Report written by Meyrick Williams (He/Him)

We've had some wonderful weather recently, but as is oft the case with the English climate, it doesn't stay for long. Having said that, it wasn't in any way uncomfortable as 8 GoodGymmers (Cosmo, Ruth, Aaron, Jason, Emily, Kate, Ava and Meyrick arrived for one of two visits to Sydney Gardens this month.

Dry it was, and cloudy, perhaps a little chilly in the wind, but a far cry from winter which I hope we've now left well behind. The Friends of Sydney Gardens have a 'formal event' of some kind on the 11th of May, (apparently the mayor is attending). There are certain areas that need a tidy up before this as they will be viewed by the visiting dignitaries, and GoodGym Bath were more than happy to help.

There is a gated enclosure next to the Holburn Museum, which acts as a store for grounds maintenance. In the middle of this area is a derelict building, a relic from the 1700s. Our supervisor educated us that back in those days, this derelict building was in fact a 'Supper Room' and was linked to the main building (the Holburn Museum) by a series of other buildings, a bit like the West Wing.

This was overgrown with weeds, brambles, nettles and saplings all vying for dominance; the result of years of neglect had let them run amok. Our job was to trim this unsightly flora back and reveal what is left of the Supper Room to be seen in all it's glory - this will, though, take some imagination.

We pretty much cleared it all in the short time we had. Great work GoodGymmers, we'll be back in two weeks.

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Aaron Carrington
Aaron Carrington signed up to a group run.

Sun 13th Apr at 10:15am

Aaron Carrington
Aaron Carrington went on a group run

Sun 23rd Mar at 10:15am


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Meyrick Williams

Sat 22nd Mar at 8:25pm

Happy Saturday GoodGymmers!! Don't forget, if you are joining the run/walk it's 10:15 outside the Sports Centre. If not, meet us on the main bridge across the railway line in Sydney Gardens at 10:30. Run route for those interested is here (copy and paste this as it is not clickable in message): https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6466750768/

Meyrick Williams

Sat 22nd Mar at 8:27pm

Weather will be overcast tomorrow, but should stay dry. Temperatures will be around 12°C and 13°C, which means it's pretty mild.

Julie Ridley

Sun 23rd Mar at 8:10am

Hello Meyrick ,

Julie Ridley

Sun 23rd Mar at 8:12am

I hope everyone is well. I will be meeting you in Sydney Gardens now rather than running as originally planned . Where shall I park ? Thank you

Meyrick Williams

Sun 23rd Mar at 9:00am

Hi Julie! Just seen this message, I think parking is difficult around the park, but people that drive in have found spaces off Bathwick Hill, leaves a bit of a walk I'm afraid but you could try that?

Julie Ridley

Sun 23rd Mar at 9:38am

Thank you ! I will be with you as soon as I find somewhere to park . Looking forward to meeting you all

Meyrick Williams

Sun 23rd Mar at 10:39am

Looking guard to bring you too! Of we are not on the bridge above the railway, find us up by the tennis courts. Look for the red t-shirts.

Aaron Carrington
Aaron Carrington signed up to a group run.

Sun 23rd Mar at 10:15am

Help the volunteers at Sydney gardens!

Improve the habitat and park for visitors

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Aaron Carrington
Aaron Carrington went on a group run

Sun 23rd Feb at 10:15am

Hole in One!

Bath Report written by Meyrick Williams (He/Him)

The weather was epic this Sunday. A fresh southwesterly breeze and rain-threatening clouds welcomed eight GoodGymmers as we returned to Sydney Gardens for our regular monthly visit.

Joining us today, and both very welcome, were newcomers Kate, and Ava. The usual suspects rocking up were Cosmo, Ruth, Aaron, Emily, Vicky and Meyrick.

We can never quite be sure about the task awaiting us, but Sydney Gardens always offers up a physical challenge. This time, there was a return to a task we had started last Summer. Up at the top of the park, adjacent with the tennis courts, lie two fenced off 'mounds' with gated entrances half submerged in the earth. As far as I have been able to understand, these domed structures contain a grotto/reservoir where water collects, fed from one of the many rivulets that descend from the high hills beyond. This work was completed in pre-Victorian times, for reasons unknown and vegetation and creeping earth have done their best to swallow them up.

The Friends of Sydney Gardens would like the entrances to these dug up in order that they can be turned into features of some kind in the future. A lot of work needs to happen before that goal can be realised, so for the moment just moving topsoil out to other areas will have to suffice.

In fact I was there in December, the sole attendee on that occasion, digging down to the entrance to one grotto and creating a pile of earth. Today we moved that pile of earth into a hole that needed filling.

Whilst half of us did this, (and too many hands etc), newcomers Kate and Ava joined Vicky in weeding around the perimeter of the tennis courts (people were playing despite the weather) to make it look presentable when Spring arrives.

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Aaron Carrington
Aaron Carrington signed up to a group run.

Sun 23rd Feb at 10:15am

Help the volunteers at Sydney gardens!

Improve the habitat and park for visitors

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Aaron Carrington
Aaron Carrington went on a community mission

Sat 16th Nov 2024 at 10:30am

Ready sheddy go! GoodGym deals with an eyesore at a Bath school

Bath Report written by Ruth

How did you spend your Saturday morning? Catching up on chores? Doing the shopping? Having a lie-in? Well GoodGym Bath destroyed a shed that was blighting a local school and it felt good.

This was our second visit to Newbridge Primary School - last time we filled a skip with a shed and a load of concrete blocks that were part of the old playground. This time we did the same - without the blocks.

The grounds are huge - no wonder the caretaker needed some GoodGym assistance in keeping it safe and tidy.

It also meant we got our steps in - we walked one and a half miles pushing wheelbarrows loaded with wood and stuff between the shed and the skip.

Did I mention it felt good? Turns out smashing up a shed is extremely therapeutic. That, coupled with a trip to a nearby café, made for shedloads of fun.

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Aaron Carrington
Aaron Carrington signed up to a party.

Wed 4th Dec 2024 at 7:00pm

Christmas Social/Pub Quiz

Socialise and a chance to get to know other members better

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Aaron Carrington
Aaron Carrington signed up to a community mission.

Sat 16th Nov 2024 at 10:30am

Playground works at Newbridge Primary School

Helping to maintain school grounds, for the school children to be safe.

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