On a glorious (if slightly muggy) Monday evening, Goodgym Islington Area Activator Simon caught up with a lovely mix of new Goodgym runners (welcome Christian!) and keen returning folks (Adam had just returned from Cornwall and The Lake District, and Benedict had travelled to Scandinavia). Before heading on our way, AA Simon performed the group mission "count off" as a bit of an icebreaker. Each runner was asked to state their name, the number counted and what their perfect recipe for inviting guests round. We heard a lot of cheese suggestions - a very decadent choice! From here, engaged in a warm up on the Emirates slopes, and then ran the 1.6 miles to The Arc Centre.

Upon our arrival, we met up with the lovely Susan outside the yoga studio at the centre (we whispered as best we could to avoid disturbing the Vinyasa Flow session next door!). Half of our group stayed at the Arc to assist with moving loads of equipment and items from the main office space over to a temporary location- we believe that the office is due to be used for a project and needed to be painted and cleaned in advance. 5 pairs of hands and some active lifting and shifting made light work of a huge job!

The rest of our crew jogged over to Canalside Gardens, a beautiful neighbourhood space near De Beauvoir estate and committed to watering the newly planted trees in the park. Anne and John also helped with litter picking throughout the park, and into Packington Park as well.

Within 40 minutes of graft, our team did a smashing job of looking after the local green space, and a some top progress with organising the community hub. From here, our runners ran back towards The Emirates Stadium via a lovely diversion through Highbury Fields and down the slope on Whistler Street.

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Bank Holiday Monday Goodgymming- Thornhill Square Gardens

On Monday 30th August, we will be hosting our usual group run from The Arsenal Community Hub (no bag drop, I'm afraid) and over to Thornhill Square Gardens!

Sign up here to get involved:

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/group-run-thornhill-square-superstars

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Penn Road Gardens Volunteer Open Morning

The lovely volunteers at Penn Road Gardens just off Camden Road will be hosting their monthly open morning for anyone interested in gardening, growing, green spaces and getting stuck in!

Sunday 28th August, 10am onwards.

Sign up here: https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/penn-road-gardens-open-morning-august

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Track Attack Time Trial August

If you fancy a slightly faster paced- but still super social session, Area Activator Simon will be hosting our monthly "Track Attack Time Trial" in Victoria Park this Sunday. All abilities welcome- 1 mile and 5km timed efforts will be on offer, always followed by breakfast at the Park Café!

Starting at 11pm, on Sunday 28th August.

Sign up here: https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/track-attack-august-2022-victoria-park