Camden

Group run

Painting the wonderful Belsize Community Library :)

8 GoodGymers made their way 4.0km to help the Belsize Community Library in Camden.

  • John Shirley
  • Jacqueline Shirley
  • Alex Murtough
  • Steve Murtough
  • York runner
  • Emily
  • Dan Dunn
  • Faye Clarke
 
Wednesday, 15th of May 2024
 
Led by Alex Murtough
he/him

Do we really know what we're doing?

Someone asked.

Know where we can find a book on painting?

Was how our happy group of 8 started at Belsize Community Library on Wednesday evening.

We'd already braved and toppled a sun drenched Haverstock Hill, and we busily combined our rehydrating efforts with pouring paint into trays.

The office and corridor walls had previously been painted by a local group of children. Who'd done a brilliant job, but just on parts of the wall. We were there to fill the gaps and apply a new coat.

Which we got to speedily and whilst catching up with one another.

It's a joy to be in special community spaces, in spring long evenings, and whilst the usual hubbub has passed. We enjoyed the space and we made a difference across a fast 45 minutes.

Thank you, all, for your work, time, and joy - it was lovely to see you!

Report written by Alex Murtough


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Alex Murtough
Led by Alex Murtough

Area Activator for Camden. Used to sell healthy ice cream. Prefers cake. Secretly harbours dreams of late-blossoming Olympic stardom.

GoodGymers helping out
  • Back markers

    Make sure that no one is left behind

    • Dan Dunn
    • Steve Murtough

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