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Sunday 28th September
Danny Turner earned their community cape by completing their first community mission.
Danny completed a community mission. Instead of watching TV or lying in bed, Danny was out there making their community a better place to be. For making that choice they have earned the community cape.
Sat 27th Sep at 11:00am
Camden Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)
5 GoodGymers planted herbs – and herbs – and herbs – and... more herbs!
There is a very special community non-profit called Think and Do Camden, and they have pioneered a lovely nature-bound project over the past 18 months.
Their bee-line boxes are sustainable, hardy, and ethically-sourced herb planters that attach to balconies.
This past week they've partnered with their third Camden estate (in Holborn) and we were there to fill the planters with all the right herbs!
This special group – Danny, Imogen, Majid, and Olga – spent two hours amidst mint, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, and thyme, and they planted tens upon tens of freshly affixed planters :)
It was a joy to see the balconies spring to green life, and everyone made a truly meaningful and material difference – thank you, everyone!!
Sat 27th Sep at 11:00am
Come join us for two hours of green-fingered (and sun-covered 🤞) planting in Central London
Read moreThursday 14th August
Danny Turner completed 5 good deeds with GoodGym.
Danny is a now a pretty committed GoodGym runner. They've just run to do good for the fifth time
Wed 13th Aug at 6:15pm
Camden Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)
In mid-August heat 10 wonderful GoodGymers caught a lovely evening in Kentish Town!
Cressfield Close is an unassuming cul-de-sac — houses and quiet — and yet hiding special community spaces!
There's the city farm — with goats and guinea pigs and sheep and more — and there's also the sheltered housing, which was our home for the evening :)
This lovely group — Alex, Alison, Claire (on their first Camden good deed – great to meet you!), Danny, Jackie, Jessica (on their first good deed — welcome!), John, Lydia, and Steve — were welcomed by residents Marie and Michael, and we got quickly to our evening work.
The communal garden is a bountiful space (fruits, vegetables, and flowers aplenty) and we were tasked with targeting the thistles and weeds that have sprung over the summer.
Armed with trowels and forks, this group donned gloves and made light work of everything — and all while connecting and sharing stories :)
Thank you, everyone! See you soon!!
Wed 13th Aug at 6:15pm
Join us to support a special community organisation!!
Read moreWed 9th Jul at 6:15pm
Camden Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)
10 wonderful GoodGym folk made a green-fingered difference in Kentish Town!
Five of us – Alex, Danny, John, Matt, and Steve – started out from Somers Town yesterday evening.
Matt ran from Battersea Park – John sprinted from Euston Station – Danny ran down from Kentish Town – and Steve wove his usual route up from Bloomsbury!
Together we followed a steady route towards Willingham Terrace (situated in a very hot Kentish Town) and met five others – Alison, Caitlin, Helen, Lydia, and Sarah – each of whom made their own journeys (on foot and bike) to our good-deeding venue.
Hilda has lived on this estate for decades and she's transformed the green spaces – there's a bountiful allotment that was once a verge – and it's all thanks to Hilda's perseverance and creativity.
Yesterday was our second visit and we were focused once again on the communal square's hedgerow.
Weeds were pulled – grass edges were established – and four great big bags of cuttings were collected and disposed.
The difference was huge – and all under an overbearing July sun!
Thank you, everyone!! See you next time!!
Wed 9th Jul at 6:15pm
Help nurture an urban wildlife area at Kennistoun House and Willingham Close Estate in Kentish Town!
Read moreWed 11th Jun at 6:15pm
Camden Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)
This group of 9 gifted joy to Camden's older residents this week!
Our lovely group of Londoners – Charlie, Danny, Gosia, Jackie, John, and Steve – welcomed 2 very wonderful Cardiffians – Dylan and Rosie – this week! It was brilliant meeting you both!
In humid and warm climes, our friendly group started the night with a swift meander through Camden and Kentish Town, and we arrived at Cressfield Close Sheltered Housing in happy spirits :)
Popped between Gospel Oak and Kentish Town, this cul-de-sac hides many a wonderful surprise – some like to visit the city farm (and their friendly goats) and others (like us yesterday) like to explore the (beautiful) communal garden for older residents.
We met our favourite hosts – Marie and Michael – and they were prepared with water and tools, as well as tasks aplenty.
Charlie and Danny turned a patch of planting soil – making it wonderfully ready and waiting for summer bulbs!
Dylan and Rosie tackled a square of weeds and grass – and made the heavy work appear light, leaving it clear and ready for planting!
And Gosia, Jackie, John, and Steve didn't let the hedgerows become obstacles – they crawled and knelt and reached and dug – and they turned a weed-filled patch into a silky-smooth area fit for a flower show!
Thank you, everyone! It was lovely to see you!! And we hope to see you again, Dylan and Rosie!!
Wed 11th Jun at 6:15pm
Join us to support a special community organisation!!
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