Testimonials

Having the weekly walk with Jim, Neil, Eve and the team has been the highlight of my week for the last month. The interesting conversations, the positive outlooks, the fresh air, the scenery. All finished off with a cuppa, what more could we want. Very grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many amazing people I would otherwise not have encountered. Thank you ATGAN

I couldn’t praise and respect these people who run the group more .As soon as you arrive they’re there with such a warm welcome you instantly feel part of a group and relaxed too .
Everyone is cheery helpful and certainly inspiring and that’s without the walk !!
Born and bred in Grimsby and having spent my childhood picking samphire and cockles I can honestly say I’ve never done such an early and inspiring walk .
So a massive THANKYOU to all
Jill Patience

Enjoyed every moment of every walk, quiz and meet up. Met like minded folk, been welcomed into a very positive and soulful community and enjoyed time in nature – made friends for life and the belly laughs are priceless.
Bonus – signposting to other communities and events/gatherings and always a warm welcome.
Many Thanks 😊 🌻 🌳🌲✨️

I have been going to the Sunday Assembly for some time now and it never disappoints
Great atmosphere in the room and different,interesting and informative speakers each month
Uplifting songs that make you feel like you were glad you got out of bed.
A worthwhile way to spend a Sunday morning 😊

Friday quiz and gentle walk around Grant Thorold park with Jim and other lovely folk has to be the highlight of my week
I use a walker and struggle with mud so I’m easily able to use the footpaths and it’s all done at a steady pace …
The quiz is lighthearted but it does get your brain into gear
Thanks Jim for helping me to end my week on a high

I feel extremely lucky to of stumbled across this group on Facebook and after looking at many walks took the plunge to join my first one last year now. This walk I attended with my son and this year I attended again but with my sister.
James is very welcoming as are the other members of the group. The walks are informative with James giving his knowledge on the area and wildlife.
For me the walks are an opportunity to go places I might never go on my own with a guide who knows the area. I feel safe and wouldn’t hesitate coming on my own which is something I would never of done before.

The Sixhills walk is very special! It’s was grounding, it gave me a massive reset at a time in my life when it was really needed. Getting outside and alongside nature, pushing myself out of my comfort zone and trying new things such as the wild swimming have been amazing!
Connecting with people, meeting new people. I cannot recommend this group enough and I hope to get on many more walks in the future!

Safe tried & tested walks 5 miles ish on a Monday night.
Every week of the year, bar a couple of holiday breaks.
Loads more stuff going on but I just do the walks.

Jim’s walks has shown me different parts of Lincolnshire I didn’t know exsisted. He’s so knowledgable and he makes sure no one is left behind. Keep up the good work!

Such a lovely friendly walking group . Interesting walks, learnt lots about the environment, and nothing too much trouble. Jim and Adam are fantastic walk leaders ad credit as well to the helpers who make sure everyone is safe . Thankyou for organising

Really love the walks. Just the right level for me. Now nights are drawing in an earlier time woukd be better say 5:45
Also a weekend walk would be good
Loved the wild swim

A good friendly place to come and forget all your troubles. Just good fun.

Interesting local walks with like minded sociable people, fun walks and love the wildlife

It’s good to be able to walk to places I wouldn’t normally walk to alone, (especially in the evening) and feel entirely safe.
The Monday walks are friendly, welcoming, well planned and informative with just enough physical challenge and plenty of chat along the way.
The fact that they are all year round is an added bonus.

Going back a few years I discovered Jim and his Canoe activities and his All good etc and I’ve followed him and his amazing activities, experiences constant offerings!! Bumped into him at Geimsby in Bloom and The Priory with Brad. Sadly I’ve not got fitter and earlier this year my husband passed and even though I’m very motivated and outgoing I’ve been very busy and don’t seem to have increased the fitness to participate in the longer walks. I would love some shorter walks to build up the participation. I love what you’re are doing, Jim and family and team and Comrades are amazing! Inspiring for 100% definite!

Been on a few of the walks with this amazing group. Jim and his team are always there to support and guide the group, ensuring all road crossings are manned so the group cross safely. They find some great walks, some with a watering/feeding hole at the end. Although I’ve only attended a few of the walks due to other commitments, I’ve always thoroughly enjoyed them, bought along friends and felt very safe with them. He makes sure everyone is welcomed too.

Great walks in our beautiful countryside. An absolute tonic. Fab enthusiastic guides. Can’t recommend enough.

Finding wonderful new walks right on our doorstep devised and led by Jim and Adam have cleared my head many a Monday evening. Sometimes I’m feeling too tired to bother but once I’m out there putting one foot in front of the other, my mind clears, I’m absorbed in nature (and a fair amount of chat with my friend!) and end up feeling energised.
I’m sure I sleep better after those walks too!

I’m a young-ish widow I did have 2 dogs until last week now only 1 sadly. I found that after a day at work iI felt nervous to go out in the dark on my own to walk the dogs. I am also adjusting to living alone after my children have fled the nest. Monday nights are a great start to the week as it is a fast paced walk so you definitely feel like you have had a workout. The walking group are friendly however I would say that it can still be quite daunting to go out socially on your own as a female, so that is potentially something Jim which might deter other people on their own from venturing out. (Feel free Jim to edit this and maybe make me a little more anonymous if possible)

We’ve now taken part in two of the Monday walks and have thoroughly enjoyed both experiences. Despite the impressive number of people who take part, the walks are exceptionally well organised. The routes are thoughtfully planned and showc off some of the county’s beautiful scenery.

What really stands out is the wonderful sense of community on these walks—a true testament to the effort and care that All Things Good & Nice put into them.

We’re very much looking forward to joining many more in the future.

I joined right at the beginning when the group was formed and I am still going now. I love the Monday walks and other little belters that I have taken part in.
It doesn’t matter if you think you won’t know anyone, as we’re all a friendly bunch and you get talking to people you’ve never met before.
I’ve made friends for life from this group, I am always grateful to have joined.
You never regret a walk with All things good and nice!!

It’s not just a walk, it’s a friendship club, it’s a laugh, it’s informative, it’s always fun. It’s give it a try, you won’t regret it kind of club.

Really enjoyed the curated walks and hidden gems within our area and to know they’ve already been checked in advance does help those who might be anxious about being somewhere new when they are out of their comfort zone.

I have a passion for the outdoors and love to try and keep it safe and as nature intended

Sometimes we need a push to do the things that are good for us. Walking heals us, its effects felt in the short and long term. Caring for all forms of life relates to this too. Being in nature is like music – it soothes the savage beast – it resets us in a mad world and plugs us into our nomadic soul from which we have been removed. Anyone who champions biodiversity is a forward and necessary do-er in our crazy monoculture world- All things good and nice is an antidote to this. Respect.

The work girls stumbled across this group on Facebook. We bit the bullet despite being nervous about going along with everyone and people we didn’t know. The first time we came 5 weeks ago we was made to feel welcomed, and James really took his time to talk to us. Everyone in the group is lovely and approachable and it’s nice to feel part of something really special that gets us out walking once a week! We looks forward to many more walks with a great bunch of people.

I heard about these walks through work colleagues, who did their first one and were buzzing about what a friendly, well organised and informative bimble through nature they’d had.
Curious and well up for a bit of friendly chat, a walk in our lovely countryside and some exercise t boot 🥾 I thought what’s not to love and joined them at the next one.
It did not disappoint! Jim Adam and Eve (no biblical pun intended) lead a relaxed, but well organised evening walk along and around the sea front. The sun made an appearance and despite the wind it was thoroughly enjoyable.
Chatted to some unexpected old friends that were there and met some new ones too! All like minded folk looking for a little calm in the madness of life.
Great way to spend a few hours of a Monday Eve and to the Boomtown Rats?…..Tell ya why, I DO like Mondays!!!
Thank you “All Things Good and Nice” your name does not lie!

What an amazing group.
I love to walk, but it’s much more fun with lots of like minded others, the miles just disappear!

The photos say it all. James has been successful in motivating groups and has a fantastic turn out, week after week.

His social media presence and the work he is doing for the environment and community is inspiring and his walks are well organised!

My children have also previously participated in some of James’ other environmental events…they came home with a certificate and lots to talk about. Fantastic work, well done!

Me and my children love the walks James puts on, they are very educational and he makes learning for the children fun! We have participated in every weather condition and all have been equally as fun but for the children it was the rain 😆 !
They love litter Picking to clean up our local areas and leaning new things about local animals, habitats and environments.
Thank you for the time and effort you put in.

Love going out with James and Baize litter picking, and being outdoors. Always fun and nice to do things with everyone together. Good to walk in different places

I love litter picking with James and using the Grapple hook. I like seeing what we can find.

I go out weekly with James and really enjoy all the activities I take part in. It’s good to be outdoors, and active. I enjoy seeing what we can find, both litter picking and nature walking and learning all the time off James…

I enjoy taking part in James activities and all the comrades who do it too.

It’s great to be out in the fresh air! A very welcoming group of people. Suitable for solo walkers, groups and friendly pets!

Jim at All Things Good and Nice CIC is a true gem in our community. His fantastic walks cater to all ages, making outdoor adventures accessible to everyone. What truly sets Jim apart is his unwavering commitment to inclusivity. Regardless of ability, everyone is warmly welcomed, ensuring that no one feels left out.

Thanks to Jim’s dedication, our community has become stronger, more connected, and healthier. His passion for creating a welcoming environment where everyone can participate and enjoy nature is truly commendable.

I highly recommend joining one of Jim’s walks. You’ll not only experience the beauty of the outdoors but also the warmth of a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.”

Warm regards,
Mark & Nicky Nicol
Twist & Flip Gymnastics Academy Ltd

Great group of lovely like minded people enjoying the outdoors

Well worth joining for fresh air ,exercise and friendship..

Really appreciate, the time and effort the guys take out of there time to meet up and show us all walks. I dont go every monday but we always try go when we can, I like going when it’s a walk somewhere different that we haven’t done before as I like to see different part’s of the country side.Everyone on the walk’s are always really lovely to! Thank you.

This walking group provides a much needed opportunity to get out into the countryside and meet new people.
The walks are very varied and explore paths you may have never found on your own.
Walking with a group really helps me to keep going and not think I’ll just turn around now.

Very well organised. Very powerful feeling part of a group of likeminded people.

Fantastic walks with friendly people. Jim always checks in with everyone to make sure all is ok. The routes are very interesting and sometimes include a visit to local businesses. Walk usually ends up with a well earned visit to the pub. Highly recommend this group

Always good company & walks suits all of levels of walkers. No pressure to go every week. I go when I can. I love being outside & this is a great way of clearing your mind & soul. Always worth the effort to go along.

Well planned, well organised walking group. The leaders make sure it is inclusive for all, dogs and children welcome on the many various routes undertaken. Refreshments provided. Headtorches available for some walks. Walkers safety considered at all times. Free of charge.

Monday night wellbeing walks. What more could you need to start the week off. Walking, chatting, fresh air, exercise, nature, meeting new friends. Highly recommended. Thanks James for all you do.

It has been great to get together with like minded people and take a break from daily life for a while. Love it.

Always a pleasure to attend a Monday evening walk. Well organised, safe and welcoming group. Newcomers are always made more than welcome and many new friendships are formed. This as well as the opportunity to connect with nature while exercising and improving your own wellbeing. Always look forward to a Thursday when the following Mondays route is announced. Long may it continue.
Well done Jim and all those who support you.
You do a sterling job!

Jim goes out of his way to make you feel welcome on these walks, he is personable, extremely knowledgeable and charismatic!

All of the effort he puts into all of these is pretty impressive!

I have joined in on several of the group walks, it’s great to know these are on every week and you can just join in whenever you want.
It’s a great way of improving your health and wellbeing.
You are always made welcome and can even come on your own without feeling intimidated.
There is usually the chance to have a drink and chat at the end of the walks.

The walk I attended was well organised and the group of people were so lovely and welcoming.

The walk was well organised. There was a care and wellbeing throughout the group led by James. After the most enjoyable walk James agreed to a refreshment stop which was agreed by everyone. Great camaraderie group pulling together whilst not feeling threatened Thank you xxx

A group walk that you can either walk along on your own, or come with a friend also a great opportunity to make new friendships! Learn new walking routes to try on your own or continue to walk within the safety of a group.

Always enjoy the walks
Everyone’s always very pleasant and friendly

Lovely and inclusive. Made to feel very very welcome. Enjoyed learning about nature too. Made sure he spoke to everyone and seemed to really listen and care. Loved the way he shared his knowledge, very informative but not like a lecture.

The Canoe River Cleaner is very knowledgeable. Great fun for kids especially litter pick. James is doing an amazing job.

Such a positive start to the week! With an interesting variety of people. Everyone made very welcome. Jim’s a lovely caring man – keen to make the group inclusive, educational and positive.

Jim gives 100 percent to the walks & ensures everyone is ok.

James is very knowledgeable, interesting to listen to and passionate about the river and local environment.

I love these walks to meet new people and to experience more of the outdoors, which helps with my mental well-being.

It is enjoyable and have seen places in the area not known to us.

Very friendly group, made to feel welcome during our Freshney Holt walk.

Good project leader, friendly & informative along the walks.

You were very pleasant & made us feel very welcome.

This group has given me the chance to go on organised walks and see places locally that I have never seen before in a most enjoyable way.

Just a brilliant company and so lovely that they spend time sourcing and planning special things to do for people. I have just joined and very grateful.

I was Interested in combining walking with nature, loved it, we did the group night walk and I’d thoroughly recommend it.

I went on a guided walk with Jim and loved how he talks to everyone and asks how they are.