Mon 10th Jun at 7:00pm
Tower Hamlets Report written by John Shirley
It was a later start than usual, allowing plenty of time for the rain to clear away. Our long-time friends Margaret and Ash, from the Teesdale & Hollybush Tenants and Residents Association, were well organised as usual, with plenty of hoes and brushes available for some of our number to embark on weeding and then sweeping the paths of the estate's community food garden.
Another group made their way to the far side of the square to shovel soil from a vast pile and transport it in wheelbarrows to the garden. For once, none of the wheelbarrows had a flat tyre, but one of them was emitting an ear-piecing squeal until Ivo worked his magic on it, and it squealed no more.
Tue 11th Jun at 4:00pm
Well done for leading another great session, John.
Tue 11th Jun at 4:15pm
It was a bit chaotic without you Laura, but we muddled through. Looking forward to seeing you again
Mon 10th Jun at 7:00pm
Tonight we return to Rocky Park for some more gardening activity!
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We return to the Island House Community Centre to help complete the decorating!
Read moreMonday 13th May
Nick earned their community cape by completing their first community mission.
Nick completed a community mission. Instead of watching TV or lying in bed, Nick was out there making their community a better place to be. For making that choice they have earned the community cape.
Monday 13th May
Nick has done their first good deed with GoodGym.
Nick 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.
Mon 13th May at 6:25pm
Tower Hamlets Report written by Laura Williams
A mild, bright evening saw 17 GoodGymers head to Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park for a goose-grass and cow parsley bonanza tonight.
We started with 15 minutes of fitness outside the park office, which saw us welcome Nick to his first GoodGym, joined shortly by fellow first timers, Nia and Becky.
Speeding through the weekly lunge selection; adding in a little light upper body work, and finishing with a range of stretches, we managed to get through quite a lot in a short space of time.
Heading over to the well-stocked tool shed, we were greeted by Ken, who had wheelbarrows, rakes and gloves galore ready, and promptly led the way to our spot for tonight's task.
Our regular visits to the park, overseen by experienced Park Manager Ken, always ensure the week gets off to a good start. Although the park has a fantastic team, and a steady stream of volunteers, a decent-sized group of GoodGymers never goes amiss at this picturesque local spot.
Spread out over four corners in total this evening, we raked and plucked at these pesky weeds, which, given half the chance, would take over the park. It was a decent workout, particularly with the wheelbarrow runs to the big weed pile, and most importantly, we made a decent dent in the weeds in this area.
The team didn't stop (well, only to pose patiently for pics, and debate the all-important issue of tonight's pun, who we have Lukas to thank for, but our Emma's fantastic effort absolutely did not go unappreciated).
At around 7:45, we lined up wheelbarrows, collected gloves, and posed for one last pic before speeding back to base.
A brilliant evening once again!
Next week, Emma leads our Monday night activity to Rocky Park, complete with run from the gorgeous Town Hall Hotel!
Until then.
Mon 13th May at 6:25pm
Tonight we're back for a May visit with Ken!
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