GoodGym is a unique and dynamic charity that encourages people of all ages to combine fitness training with doing good in the community. On June 19th Ed Woollard and Vicky Hearson gave us an insight into their work. Set up in York in 2017 (by Egg Cameron, who was for many years also a “Friend of York Rotary” before she moved away from the area) they meet up regularly for a run, walk or cycle, ending up at a location where help has been requested in the community – President

It was a new event for York Rotary putting us firmly on the map for helping and encouraging Fashion Students in the City. It was a well attended exhibition at the Spurriergate Centre with four award presentations, and an excellent end to the academic year York Rotary have spent with the students. When the York Rotary Fashion Award was announced we were welcomed with a great big cheer from both Lecturers and Students who really appreciated our year visiting the York Art school

Mags Godderidge CEO of Survive talked to York Rotary on 12th June. Survive are the York Rotary nominated charity for the 2026 Dragon Boat Challenge. Mags started with thanks, not just for the anticipated support, but for getting her out of the office for a couple of hours where enabling to avoid having to plate spinning and fire fighting for a couple of hours. Mags shared powerful imagery from an Art Installation called Shame Ends Here Make Your Mark - which really brought