Emily White

Colchester

Love people. Love music. Love running & sport.


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Fri 24th May at 7:00pm

Scary, factual, scientific and inspiring.

Colchester Report written by Tav (he/him)

Here at Goodgym we do tasks in 60 localities week in week out, and across the country this adds up to the unquestionable fact that we make a huge difference. However, it is important to analyse, evaluate and reflect in order to grow and improve. Maybe this is true for society too?

Last night was a time to reflect about the very real issue of plastic pollution and watch a documentary film that highlighted the deep, long term and global problem that we face. It was not a world premier but it was a big night for Colchester and the wonderfully talented and driven film maker from Colchester, Eleanor Church. In her career she has highlighted many issues through the power of moving pictures and this time she embarked with an all female crew to reach the North Pacific garbage patch in the gyre, a place where currents and tides meet along with trillions of micro, macro and huge pieces of plastic. The observations, even in bad weather (that was too dangerous for the scientists to start collecting samples and data), was that the plastic was visible, obvious and numerous - even 800 miles from land. Then, when the weather cleared and the science began, as well as the stories of the scientists, teachers and designers, it showed a detailed picture of the problems of plastic and the toxins which they release into the environment, into wildlife and into humans. Is science enough to get the major, powerful stakeholders to act? Time will tell.

An overarching takeaway from this knowledge filled film is that plastic is not just litter, it produces cancerous toxins and it is in the food chain. Early studies mentioned showed that 100% of men had toxins in their testicles and women's reproductive organs and fertility are effected.

It has been a long time since plastic was invented in 1869 by John Wesley Hyatt trying to replace ivory billiards balls. And in the 1960's various publications raised a global and united consciousness about pollution and the environment. In my opinion, it takes a concerted, conscious, calculated and manipulative effort by plastic manufacturers, Supermarkets and politicians(and many, many more) to hide away from the truth of science in the name of profits. So now it is down to governments and CEO's to make big changes. Some of the public want to do more but we only can do so much. Choosing what we consume, whether we recycle, whether we eat fish (containing plastics and toxins and wrapped in it) is achievable, especially when we are informed about a subject. The public need to be informed, fully and honestly, of the science. We must know the impact on our health and the planets. Much like climate change, it is hard to see big changes in habits and brave decisions by industry, huge companies (like Tesco with it's £3 billion annual profits) and governments...quick, informed, decisive action is needed that annihilates any public misconceptions.

Smoking is dangerous, it was partially banned, alcohol has an age limit, leaded fuel went, plastic bags got a 5p charge, but for me, the greedy few who profit from addiction, pollution and planetary climate disasters are winning massively and probably on a yacht, eating sushi, drinking champagne and paying off government officials. Just a guess mind you...

With an election soon it is now a time to make sure what the public want is a priority - it has been a long time since that has been true.

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Emily White signed up to a group run.

Wed 20th Dec 2023 at 6:45pm

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Emily White went on a community mission

Sat 1st Jul 2023 at 6:45pm

Kettle or watering can?

Colchester Report written by Tav (he/him)

Can it really be a year since the Blues and Rock Garden last burst into life? It certainly can. This year Malawi has really suffered with disastrous climate related extreme weather, so charities like Building Malawi and others with local links such as Love, Support, Unite are vital.

Goodgym supported in the bar whilst Emily starred on stage with Band of Fools as well as leading the dancing. Hopefully it will be a super successful fundraiser with not too many hangovers!

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Emily White done a 6 month mission streak. 🥳

Saturday 1st July 2023

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Emily White done a 6 month mission streak.

Emily just completed a six month streak of doing missions. That’s so many bags of garden rubbish cleared and jobs done to help someone out and put a smile on their face. Give Emily a cheer to encourage them to keep up the good work.

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Emily White signed up to a community mission.

Sat 1st Jul 2023 at 6:45pm

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Emily White went on a group run

Tue 20th Dec 2022 at 6:45pm

12 days of Goodgym Christmas

Colchester Report written by Ella J (She/her)

It definitely wasn't a Silent Night yesterday evening at Walnut Tree House. The evening was jingling with the sound of six GoodGymers, residents of Walnut Tree and accompanying piano and percussion. We Rocked around the Christmas tree, Walked in a Winter Wonderland and Dreamed of a White Christmas. One lucky resident even had her own personal performance as we sang an a cappella Away in a Manger on her balcony. Of course we had to provide a rendition of the special 12 Days of GoodGym Christmas (written by Ella - see pic). Thanks to Louise for inspiring the dancing and wearing the best Christmas jumper! We all had smiles on our faces as We Wished a Merry Christmas and a Feliz Navidad for all the Spanish speakers. Phil had a nice chat with the residents and apologised for the lack of Bing Crosby...!

Always a lovely event to bring some Christmas cheer. Thanks to Susan for arranging and for the lovely hot chocolate!

A special shout out and thanks to our brilliant musical Emily for her piano playing, music bringing and for keeping us all in tune!

We have had a great year at Colchester Goodgym. 362 good deeds (I think now 363 as of last night!), 4,295 km run, 4 GoodGymers reaching 50 good deeds and 2 reaching 100. A special well done to our top good deeders Tav and Frazer!! Great GoodGyming.

Merry Christmas everyone and see you all in the New Year!

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Emily White signed up to a group run.

Tue 20th Dec 2022 at 6:45pm

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Emily White went on a race

Sun 20th Nov 2022 at 10:00am

It was *Hadleigh* a flat run

Colchester Report written by Ella J (She/her)

The persistent rain had thankfully subsided by 11am and the sun was just beginning to peek through the clouds.

While we knew to expect some hills, it turned out that three of the five miles took on fairly steep inclines!

Thankfully the last kilometer was all downhill so our legs and our lungs breathed a sigh of relief as we sprinted across the finish line.

I was surprised and very pleased to come in as second lady but the trophy is for us all!

Well done Emily and Tav. It was worth it for the lovely wooden medal.

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Emily White went on a race

Sun 10th Jul 2022 at 7:45am

Trial of trails and vital fundraisers

Colchester Report written by Tav (he/him)

A beautiful but scorchio morning for a technical, multi-terrain 10.5km race. Great to see Bryanne, Hannah and Emily enjoying the Suffolk countryside and Damo taking another step towards the London Marathon for St Helena - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/damien-saiz3

Just a thought but wouldn't it be great to see wheelchair events and discounts for Foodbank users (as a minimum) at running events?

Can't help but think of the people who are not at events like this, Goodgym want to include everyone but have not achieved this yet either...

The actual event is supporting https://www.sesaw.co.uk/ another great cause.

Enjoy Sunday and HYDRATE! Especially if you cycled to and from the race!8

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Emily White went on a community mission

Sat 2nd Jul 2022 at 6:45pm

MalaWI had a good time...

Colchester Report written by Tav (he/him)

A buzzing bar session and (as expected) a great load of foolish entertainment! Emily and her Band of Fools made the rock and blues garden an even happier place! The drinks sold out and the tipsy punters gave generously!!

I had a nice chat about the latest building project just outside Lilongwe - a new school for a community and education to enrich lives.

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