Redmayne Reminiscing Done - we don't recall a better task on a Group Run

20 Goodgymers helped their local community in Norwich
Steven Hitcham
Katy
Bill Edmonds
Robert Organ
Catherine D
Darren Watkins
Rebecca
Elizabeth H
Stephen Reed
Sam Ismail-Epps
Sarah Ward
David Tuthill
Elliott
Katie Toms
Kate Victoria
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Norwich

Monday 27th May 2019

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Bill Edmonds
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In nearly 2 years I think this was only about the 3rd Group Run that it rained during the run. It was also bank holiday and an 11km run... doesn't bode well does it? But then how often do you get the chance to visit Redmayne View care home to have a reminiscence evening with the residents? Exactly and this is why we still had 20 GoodGymers + baby Jasper (aka Gym) rearing to go.

Bill, Katy and Catherine shared the back runner duties.

When we arrived we looked pretty moist from all the rain but this didn't faze us. The residents were already around the tables ready for us to join them and talk about their lives.

There were many stories to tell. I found out one of the ladies grew up in the same little village as my Mum and she knew my grandparents. Dave learned that swinging isn't just a modern thing (I won't go into any more detail than that!). Emma and Michaela were chatting to a lady who was one of 10 children "they didn't have the protection then like you do today" she quoted!

Sam was very kind in letting some of the residents have a cuddle with Gym, this really did make their day.

There was also a game of tiddly-winks taking place on one of the tables.

Redmayne View kindly put on plenty of nibbles and refreshments for us... I sure didn't hold back on the sarnies! It was great to see they received a Gold Award for the best housing-with-care schemes - an award we nominated them for.

We gathered for a group photo at the end before heading on the 5.5km run back. It was a very quick average speed throughout the evening, I think I got used to my pace from the Holt 10km the day before.

Being that is was also my birthday yesterday I'd brought some home made cakes in before we then went for some more sweet goodies at Sundae Gelatos... yummy.

Next week we're visiting The Clare School.


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Redmayne View
Housing with Care Scheme, Norsecare

team of staff caring for 42 frail older people living in scheme consisting of 40 Flats to promote independent living where possible.

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Becs Clarke

Tue 28th May 2019 at 1:01pm

Love this task! Such lovely photos.

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