Follow me follow, down to the Hollow, where we will swallow our glorious grub(!) at our 1st Birthday Barbecue!

29 Goodgymers helped their local community in Swindon
Paul Bonner
Helen Saville
Mike Oakes
Emma Sperring
Ashleigh Netherton
STUART KINGSLEY
Jo O'Leary
Kay Scarrott
Tracy Kingsley
Kirsty Williams
Teresa Sugden
Samantha Biggs
Jason Higgs
Alethia Reid
Lily
Simon Sperring
GMcD
Andrew Pitts
Tracey C
Sam Coxon
Adam Coxon
Kirsty Hodgson
Rachel Hemingway
Hannah Garraway
David Garraway
Removed User
Cath Rose
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Swindon

Saturday 10th August 2019

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Helen Saville
Helen Saville

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Report written by Simon Sperring

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The 1st birthday celebrations continued with a fabulous barbecue in the well sheltered ‘St Johns Hollow’ at Lydiard Park on a very windy, rainy day...

The barbecrew Helen and Tracey did a fantastic job in organising the celebrations with an amazing combination of food to cook for every dietary need! Not only were there two BBQ's; one for meat eaters and the other for veggies, but there was a section for those following a 'free from everything diet' with no fear of cross contamination. Now that's good organisation for you!

Thanks to everyone who contributed food, cooked to perfection by the chefs extraordinaire!

Andrew had printed a timeline of photographs from our first year, hung around the hollow. He did a sterling job as GoodGym Swindon aren’t renowned for taking many photos during tasks?!

The weather was not on our side, with strong winds and heavy rain showers, but our spirits were high! With a combination of umbrellas and gazebo’s we kept everything and everyone as dry as possible.

Tension and excitement was almost evident, as the Barbecrew announced the award ceremony for achievements from our first year. Special mention must go to 50 Deeds Kingsley for clocking up that number of good deeds and Jo’s mum for her removal of nasty stains laundry advice.

A brilliant day with great friends, created in what has been an unbelievable first year for GoodGym Swindon.

A few of us retreated to the Forest Café after the barbecue to eat posh ice cream (thanks Kirsty!) where Emma ‘the Trainer turned the conversation onto Christmas and thoughts of how we can celebrate the festive period. Any ideas will be very welcome. Right, I am off to put my Christmas decs up...!



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Emma Sperring

Sun 11th Aug 2019 at 7:06pm

An afternoon of fun with friends ❤️ Thanks Mr S for another brilliant report 👍

Helen Saville

Sun 11th Aug 2019 at 7:56pm

Thanks Simon. It was a challenging environment but think we all pulled together to make it a fun day!!

Jo O'Leary

Sun 11th Aug 2019 at 8:07pm

It was a truly fabulous celebration of GoodGym Swindon! Great job Helen and Tracey ♥️♥️ Fantastic day with great people! ♥️. Can't believe that a year ago I was watching from the outside thinking " I can't do that". GoodGym Swindon is awesome! ♥️♥️

Lily

Mon 12th Aug 2019 at 7:42pm

Fantastic day with great people 😉👍🏾

Swindon runner

Tue 13th Aug 2019 at 8:49am

Looks like it was a great event despite the weather. Love all the photos

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