Mon 30th Apr 2018 at 6:45pm
Redbridge Report written by James Poole
On a chilly but surprisingly pleasant Spring evening eight of Goodgym Redbridge's finest met to spring clean and ran 6km in the process.
With Will joining is for the first time it was crack squad meeting help earn our keep at Wanstead Community House Association. This is our regular home and in return for free lodging we do tasks around the house to keep things spic and span. With the recent rain and wind, the gardens were looking a little unloved, so it was down to the team to sweep things up and make the place look beautiful again.
As is the GG way, the team got to work and within 40 minutes the grounds were transformed and almost half a large wheelie bin was full with leaf fall and rubbish. All this left was a pleasant run around Eagle Pond. Even better our efforts were rewarded with a stunning sunset.
Well done to Will for joining on our first task. Hope to see you again soon!
Tuesday 27th March 2018
Mark Howe has done their first good deed with GoodGym.
Mark is a now a fully fledged GoodGym runner. They've just run to do good for the first time. They are out there making amazing things happen and getting fit at the same time.
Tue 27th Mar 2018 at 11:37am
Nice to meet you Mark. Well done on the run and hope to see you again!
Mon 26th Mar 2018 at 6:45pm
Redbridge Report written by James Poole
On the first Goodgym run of Spring, seven runners met to get fit, do good at Redbridge Lane West Allotments and ran 6km in the process.
With the clocks going forward and lighter evenings, it was great to have three new first time Goodgymers join the regular team at Wanstead House for an evening of getting fit and doing good.
With Helene, Sam and Mark given a warm welcome, the group was quickly off down the road for the 1.5 mile run to Redbridge Lane West Allotments. The task this week was to battle the weeds that threaten to return every time there is a period of rain and keep the allotment in great shape.
With handtools and gloves handed out the team were in great spirits tackling the stubborn weeds and making a huge improvement in the look of the allotment. With light fading fast, 30 minutes of weeding was all that could be done before a run around the local streets of Snaresbrook and Wanstead.
A special shout to Ellie, who had a nasty tumble on uneven pavement in the last 500m and cut her face. Get well soon Ellie!
Fancy getting involved next week when we help out Marian from Wanstead Community Gardeners? You can sign up right here