Aimee

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Newcastle

I love parkrun, adventures and cups of tea.


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Aimee
Aimee (she/her) went on a group run

Mon 14th Apr at 6:15pm

LITTERally loads of litter

Newcastle Report written by Aimee (she/her)

Three GoodGymers litter picked in the Ouseburn valley on a spring evening. The plan had been to go litter pick down towards the quayside but when we picked up the litter pickers from Stepney Bank Stables Sara informed us that there had been a market in the Ouseburn at the weekend which had been great for the area but resulted in a lot of litter. So we set off up the valley found plenty of cans, drink cups and a lot of newspapers some of which had been frustratingly ripped into little pieces! It was very satisfying clearing up the area post market and we really felt like we made a difference.

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Dave M
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Aimee (she/her) signed up to a group run.

Mon 14th Apr at 6:15pm

Aimee
Aimee (she/her) went on a community mission

Sat 12th Apr at 10:30am

Challenge axe-epted!

Newcastle Report written by Newcastle runner

It was a gorgeous day for our second visit to Magret’s plot and our link up with Newcastle Parks and Allotments. We made a start on clearing the plot a couple of weeks ago. Sadly there were already some weeds flourishing in the area we had cleared so we spent some time clearing that area, before moving on to the next section.

It seems like our memo about axes from a different task this week has filtered through and Aimee in particular was delighted to see the presence of an axe today! Max put it to good use, breaking up the ground, which seemed harder this time than last time, probably due to the warm sunshine we’ve had lately! Tanya, on the other hand, was less successful with the tools, choosing a spade with the diggy bit (that’s a technical term!) coming off the handle as soon as she tried digging!

There was a spell during the task when we felt like we weren’t getting anywhere, but then it all came together. You can definitely see that we made progress today! And it was lovely to be joined by some local wildlife, although we’re not sure how healthy the bee was! The cat, however, seemed very content basking in the sunshine!

There’s still a way to go though. Fortunately, we’re back again next Saturday. There’s rain forecast for this week so the ground should be a bit softer. We’d love to see you there!

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Dave M
Aimee
Aimee (she/her) signed up to a community mission.

Sat 12th Apr at 10:30am

WWF x GoodGym Newcastle: Greenhill Allotment Restoration

Clearing some ground will make it possible for the land to be cultivated and therefore provide food for an allotment tenant

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Aimee
Aimee (she/her) went on a community mission

Wed 9th Apr at 11:00am

Ivy a feeling we’ll be axed back!

Newcastle Report written by Newcastle runner

Special announcement: change to GoodGym rules - all tasks must now include an axe!.

That’s a joke of course, and we take health and safety very seriously, but it certainly felt good to release some energy with the axe on some very overgrown and stubborn ivy today!

We were back at the Home Group supported living centre today where we’ve recently done a couple of tasks cleaning windows for residents. Home Group is a charity linked to Gateshead Council that offers accommodation to people over 55 with health issues. As you can see from the photos, today we were in the garden clearing away lots of ivy.

We were well-equipped with various tools, but for most of the time it seemed like hands and brute force were most effective! The two hours flew by, aided by conversations including the safety of vaccines and different types of microorganisms! I think the topic was triggered by coughing caused by the spores coming off the ivy. Although I’m no botanist so feel free to correct me!

I think it’s fair to say we made quite a difference. We filled twelve bin bags (including about twelve years worth of cigarette butts - ugh) but the before and after pics tell the story! More work will be needed before the residents can sit in the garden - perhaps another task for GoodGym!

It was great to see Marie back for her second task - you’re a regular now Marie!

Another gardening task on Saturday when we’re back at the Greenhill allotment clearing Magret’s plot. See you then!

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Marie

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Damu

Wed 9th Apr at 6:16pm

This looks amazing. Getting rid of ivy is one of my fave things! Feeling a wee bit jealous. Would have loved to climb that tree :D

Newcastle runner

Wed 9th Apr at 6:20pm

I think you climbing the tree would have added to my anxiety about the others using the axe! 😆

Marie
Marie (she/her)

Wed 9th Apr at 7:29pm

The axe was fun :D

Newcastle runner

Wed 9th Apr at 8:16pm

The axe was scary! 😄

Aimee
Aimee (she/her) went on a group run

Mon 7th Apr at 6:15pm

Free food is good and Westgate is best

Newcastle Report written by Aimee (she/her)

Five GoodGymers leafleted for FoodCycle in the westend of Newcastle. Scott, Lucy and I walked from our one strawberry lane base and met Louise and Damu outside Westgate Baptist Church, one of FoodCycles locations.

FoodCycle is a charity that works to reduce food poverty and social isolation by serving free, community meals made from surplus food, they have a number of locations locally.

We all agreed the streets near by were the perfect place to leaflet with long streets of terraces allowing us to post over 200 leaflets in half an hour! The weather was also on our side with some glorious evening sunshine.

A number of the houses had bricked up doors where I am assuming two Tyneside flats have been converted into one house, thus no longer needing the second front door. It was giving Edgar Allen Poe vibes and I couldn't help but imagine a person being bricked in behind the bricked up door. We didn't see any ravens just some magpies and a couple of Cats!

If you want to get involved we have two community missions this week some ivy cutting on Wednesday lunchtime and helping in an allotment on Saturday morning!

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Paula

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Newcastle runner

Mon 7th Apr at 9:57pm

I think that’s the first time there’s been Edgar Allen Poe chat at a GoodGym session! For me at least!

Aimee
Aimee (she/her) went on a community mission

Sat 5th Apr at 10:00am

We tried to learn guitar, however we couldn’t quite pick it up!

Newcastle Report written by Newcastle runner

Pun disclaimer: Not original material.

I love reading other Goodgym reports, however whenever I sit down to write one it doesn’t always flow how I want it to.

The Goodgym mission of today involved helping Newcastle parks to litter pick in Nunsmoor park. Adam, Aimee, Sam, Tom, and I helped Newcastle parks rangers and local volunteers in their mission to tidy up the park. A lot of bin bags were collected. The most common item I found were plastic straw wrappers. We were in various locations in the park, all doing our role of litter picking. Amongst the litter a guitar was discovered. It has been gifted to a new owner. One volunteer sang and played Jolene by Dolly Parton which was very wholesome. Aimee and I paired up and encouraged each other to retrieve water bottles from the tennis courts mesh. I always feel I have more confidence at Goodgym and cheering on runners at parkrun. I call it the Goodgym and parkrun enthusiasm.

Conversations included a range of topics, including tying shoelaces, happiness, and words. My favourite word in German is Übermorgen which means the day after tomorrow. In old English we used to have the word overmorrow. One of Aimee’s favourite words is Pandemonium. Aimee’s alternative definition is panda’s having a party.

As Sam and Tom mentioned FAB, I thought that I would venture there. FAB is a bakery in the West End of Newcastle. (Other bakeries are available). It used to be home to a butchers/sort of bakery. They sold six bread buns for £1.20. They were soft and doughy. I recently discovered some similar ones from the Grainger market. They are not quite the same, however they are similar. Today, I picked up some hot cross buns. Do you have yours toasted or not? With cheese or not?

The next Goodgym mission is on Monday at 18:15 meeting at One Strawberry Lane. https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/deliver-leaflets-for-foodcycle

Enjoy your weekend everyone.

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Damu

Sat 5th Apr at 3:59pm

Cheese on hot cross buns... I'm ready to call it blasphemous, but also happy to try it once before I do 😜

Newcastle runner

Sat 5th Apr at 5:47pm

Got to be a traditional HCB for me! Can recommend Pink Lane Bakery based on yesterday's experience!

Aimee
Aimee (she/her) signed up to a community mission.

Wed 9th Apr at 11:00am

WWF x GoodGym Newcastle: Get rid of this ivy ....

we like the to enjoy the garden in the nice weather

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Aimee
Aimee (she/her) signed up to a group run.

Mon 7th Apr at 6:15pm

Deliver leaflets for FoodCycle

Spread the word about this excellent initiative

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Jack Laughton
Aimee
Aimee (she/her) went on a community mission

Tue 1st Apr at 6:15pm

Pick n Mixing!

Newcastle Report written by Paula (She/her)

Well, I got a little surprise when I hadn't checked where tonight's task was and I had to hot foot it along from work! But I was in for a treat as it was a lovely night and I got to explore a bit of Newcastle I haven't been to, as well as a high five from a little dude waiting for his bus with his mum!

It was an evening of firsts as we had Esha join us for her first session! The park was local to her and it was lovely to see her getting involved in her community and getting to chat with her!

We collected 3 bags full of rubbish and made a pretty good contribution to Newcastle Parks' Big Litter Pick Week!

Exercise, meeting new people and doing good in the community - ticking all the GoodGym mission statement boxes!

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