Just another day at the paw-ffice
4 GoodGymers made their way to help the Age UK in York.
- Sunday, 19th of September 2021
- Led by Michal Czekajlo
On an early Sunday morning, 4 GoodGymers went down to the Knavesmire to help set up a fair for 'Keep Your Pet'. Keep Your Pet are an amazing service set up by AgeUK and RSPCA York who provide short term assistance for domestic pet owners who are older or vulnerable and living in the York and Selby areas at times of ill-health or other emergencies. These services include feeding and walking pets and short term fostering.
We arrived and offered to assist in any way needed. Whilst we helped out with unloading and moving tables and chairs, our main task was to set up the gazebo's. Luckily as we have been camping a lot recently, we all (...mainly Leanne) knew exactly what to do and made quick work of setting them up.
We were also available to help when any volunteer required some assistance:
Can I have all volunteers around the back of the van
Are we about to be kidnapped? Abi
Whilst we were setting up the stalls, junior Parkrun was happening nearby and we needed to make sure not to get in the way. Luckily Nick was on hand to keep us away! Despite that we all still found the time to give the runners a cheer.
After an hour of graft, the fair was set up and it was job well done. What better way to celebrate than an long run...or cup of tea.
Report written by Mitch
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