Moving to York from the US in August for work. Excited to join GoodGym as I love being active and volunteering!
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Wed 4th Sep at 6:30pm
York Report written by Vicky Hearson (she/her)
we met
we ran in three groups
we got wet
we ate food in the pub
see photos for more details!
Wed 4th Sep at 6:30pm
Mon 26th Aug at 6:15pm
York Report written by Ed Woollard (He/Him)
23 GoodGym Yorkies ended the August Bank Holiday with a trip the City Mills independent living to help clear the weeds from their patio areas.
We started the evening by giving a very warm GG welcome toKa Man who was doing their first ever GoodGym task, as well as welcoming Olivia along to her first Group Run and Tess who was returning for just her second. Give them all a big cheer 👏
Michal was in charge of tonight's session, so Ed and Vicky could have a bit of a rest, and led the run out with trip along the city walls much to the surprise of some oncoming tourists. We shortly arrived at City Mills to be greeted by Mary, one of the residents, who explained what we would be doing. There were a few different areas that needed our attention so we promptly split into groups and made a start tacking the weeds that were growing out of the patio areas.
Whilst the majority of the team got to work in the car park, ripping out weeds and the presumably unwanted saplings that were growing, a select few lucky GGers went round to the back of the building to a beautiful terrace area that overlooked the river. Everyone got stuck in with forks, trowels and sheer strength making light work of the task. So much so that Rich had enough time to have a little sit down on an abandoned loo!
James T and his broom were in high demand to make the finishing touches to the task before we all grouped around the GG flag for the group photo before heading off for a quick spot of fitness.
Being the fell-running guru that he is, Michal had the group running up and down the notoriously steep Baile Hill to varying degrees of enthusiasm. But everyone managed to make it up and down at least once (but by Gover definition it's only a rep if you've done it twice!)
Then it was back to the Priory Centre for a bit of stretching and plenty of sweet treats courtesy of some leftovers from the camping weekend and some delicious chocolate fridge cake from Babs!
Tue 27th Aug at 8:15am
Well done all looks like a great session - great job Michal
Friday 16th August
Olivia earned their community cape by completing their first community mission.
Olivia completed a community mission. Instead of watching TV or lying in bed, Olivia was out there making their community a better place to be. For making that choice they have earned the community cape.
Friday 16th August
Olivia has done their first good deed with GoodGym.
Olivia 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.
Fri 16th Aug at 6:00pm
York Report written by Laura Barrett
In January we had weeded around the play train at Holgate Community Garden ready for bark chip to be laid. However with this being delayed, the area had gone back to grass and weed. The council agreed to provide bark chip if the weeds were cleared so we were called in to the rescue. In 45 mins we managed to clear most of the weeds around the train leaving only a short amount left to do. We welcomed Olivia Olivia who has recently moved to York to her first Goodgym task. Luckily she wasn't too put off by the strange topics of conversation and joined some of us in the Fox Beer Garden at the end.
Fri 16th Aug at 6:00pm
Help maintain a community garden for local residents
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