John Shirley

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Tower Hamlets

London Marathon Cheer Squad - for Missing People
๐Ÿ—“Today 11:00am

๐Ÿ“Mile 16 - Outside the Church of St Edmond E14 3RS

To support Missing People in showing their thanks to fundraisers who support the charity, to continue their services for missing people and their loved ones

Emma JonesJohn ShirleyHarvey GallagherCharlie GiattinoMaria Isabel CruzRohan
6 GoodGymers are going - 14 spaces left! ๐Ÿ‘€
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John Shirley
John Shirley went on a group run

Wed 23rd Apr at 6:15pm

Jack's 50 Good Deeds (!!!) + Camden Town's Hidden Homes

Camden Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)

Ten Lovely GoodGym Folk Made a Difference in Camden Town and We Celebrated Jack's Wonderful 50 Good Deeds!!

Truly hidden amidst the electric bustle of Camden Town is an apartment block...

...Camden passersby see the shops and notice the (beautiful) church, but most walk right by the alley that leads to Barnes House Estate...

...although that changed last night as 10 wonderful folk in red were welcomed in by the equally wonderful Dan and Anna!

Our special group - of Alex, Auriela, Emily, Imogen, Kathleen, Jack, John, Michael, and Steve - started by taking in the communal garden's quietness - outside Camden Town bustled, while inside things felt gentler ๐Ÿง˜

Across the next 45 minutes, these lovely people scraped weeds from paving slabs, pulled weeds from grassy patches, and swept weeds into tidy compost bags! The section that looked half-weed, ended looking fresh and cared for!

And last night was an extra special occasion: Jack works in GoodGym HQ and I've seen (and benefited from) his truly excellent work - his efforts make GoodGym what it is - thank you for that, Jack, and thank you for your 50 good deeds!!

Thank you, everyone, and here's to next time!!

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Jack Da Silva

Thu 24th Apr at 11:12am

Appreciate your kind words Alex! Was a great session for my 50th, thanks for making it happen ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฅณ

Chalomi King

Thu 24th Apr at 11:25am

Great report! Well done Jack

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Theresa Joseph (she/her)

Thu 24th Apr at 11:29am

Lovely task and report Alex. Well done all and congratulations Jack hitting 50 ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿพ

Anastasia Hancock

Thu 24th Apr at 1:04pm

Whoop - amazing work Jack! Congratulations.

John Shirley
John Shirley signed up to a community mission.

Mon 5th May at 7:00pm

THE BIG MONDAY NIGHT TASK - First May visit to Rocky Park on the Hollybush Estate

See out the Bank Holiday in style with this great gardening task in the heart of Bethnal Green...

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John Shirley
John Shirley signed up to a community mission.

Mon 12th May at 7:00pm

THE BIG MONDAY NIGHT TASK: May visit to Ocean Youth Connexions

We're back to Limehouse to pick up where we left off in March...

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John Shirley
John Shirley signed up to a community mission.

Mon 19th May at 7:00pm

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John Shirley
John Shirley signed up to a training session.

Sun 15th Jun at 11:00am

Big Half (Super Inclusive) Long Run - 8 Miles ๐Ÿ‹๏ธ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿƒ

Come join for a social and inclusive 8-mile run in Regent's Park!

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John Shirley
John Shirley went on a group run

Wed 16th Apr at 6:15pm

Firethorn Trimming + Spring Evenings in Camden

Camden Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)

This special group - Imogen, Jackie, John, Siobhan, and Steve - made a visible difference on this spring evening.

Hidden just south of Gospel Oak station, Lismore Circus Community Woods is a patch of wild green that's been cared for by local volunteers for nearly 30 years. Lush and unique, it's a spot of wild (and communal) sanctuary :)

Having been welcomed by Suza, our wonderful (community champion) host, we swiftly got going with our evening task.

A mature block of Pyracantha - which is often known as Firethorn - needed a gentle trim and tidy. Cue many secateurs trimming and chopping, amidst stories and laughter (and even friendly passersby complementing our good work!)

Thank you, everyone, for your time and energy - it was lovely to see you all - and you made a visible difference to this special community space :)

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John Shirley
John Shirley went on a community mission

Wed 16th Apr at 12:00pm

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John Shirley
John Shirley went on a community mission

Mon 14th Apr at 7:00pm

A paws-itively productive evening

Tower Hamlets Report written by Laura Williams

On a bright April Monday evening, a group of 15 GoodGymers gathered at the Rocky Park community garden nestled in the heart of Hollybush Gardens.

Led by Margaret and Ashโ€”and enthusiastically supported by canine companions, Basil and Wickedโ€”the team rolled up their sleeves for a productive session of digging, lifting, and laughing.

The garden is currently undergoing a transformation, with particular focus on the planters and borders โ€“ GoodGymers have been attending regularly to help progress the project.

We were divided into three teams to tackle different tasks: One group focused on turning and depositing soil into the compost bays (better than leg day, in my opinion). Another team tackled a sizeable planter, digging and turning the earth in preparation for new planting. Meanwhile, a third team worked with precision and care (I think), relocating dozens of newly potted donated trees and shrubs.

The pace was brisk, the company sublime and the tasks certainly gave some participants a solid Monday workout.

As we approached 8pm, tools were collected, wheelbarrows stacked, and the ideal group shot spot identified.

After perfecting the pic and making a quick final fuss of the dogs, Best Task Owner in the World, Margaret, presented the team with Easter eggs, accompanied by Loboโ€™s Milky Ways, ensuring the teamโ€™s glycogen stores were fully replenished for the journey home.

A splendid start to Easter!

Until next time.

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John Shirley signed up to a group run.

Wed 30th Apr at 6:15pm

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