Our Goodgymmers Haven't had Much Change Back From Their Fiver

8 Goodgymers helped their local community in Haringey
Nasser
Nurjehan
Julie Fisher
Niamh Ni Longain
Dave Mansfield
Euclides Montes
Sarah Moore
Sam Chapman
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Haringey

Wednesday 26th June

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Eight Goodgymmers suffered under the heat but did not wilt as they lent a hand at Chapmans Green for a spot of reclaiming the walking path from the always overenthusiastic North London nature.

GGH High Five

It'd be remiss not to congratulate and commiserate all Haringey Goodgymmers in equal measure as they united to observe in forbearance the fifth anniversary of their attempts to rescue a semblance of competence and triumph from the jaws of inefficiency under the rule of the rather tattered and blundering Gramps. Well done to all of them for putting up with me for this long. Truly a testament to the strength and endurance of human nature! <3

Onto the task at hand. Because Gramps is fond of things like this, he had arranged tonight's task at Chapmans Green, where he had led his first ever GGH task five years ago, and Rob from the Friends Group did not disappoint.

The Green has exploded with the warm, moist weather and the walking paths have been devoured by a multitude of weeds. Rob walked us through what should be saved and what should be pulled and before you knew it, our Goodgymmers had jumped into action.

It was a very warm evening, though thankfully the burning sunshine had eased a tad. Nevertheless, it was a sweaty and tiring affair. .

We pulled thistles and other weeds to our hearts content while we had a good natter. Beautiful timelapse of the action courtesy of Super Dave here.

With around 10 mins to go, Nurjehan abused her position as the appointed GGH timekeeper and tricked Gramps into an early finish with the pretexts of giving the team a rest from the heat, but it was instead so they could ambush Gramps with cards, sweets, and sashes - punishment by showering him with love and attention knowing full well he can't cope with it. They know him just too well. <3

We then made time for selfies and hugs, and made plans for our forthcoming BBQ this weekend. Boom.

*Are pork chops ok for vegans? *


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Friends of Chapman's Green
Community-led org, managing and maintaining th grounds and pavillion at Chapaman's Green
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Nurjehan

Thu 27th Jun at 11:07am

Congratulations our Haringey Hero. 5 years with you has been nothing short of laughter, craziness and clumsiness. We ❤️ dearly.

Jack Da Silva

Mon 8th Jul at 5:33pm

congrats Euclides!

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