Jim Goodwin

Meet Jim Goodwin

Can you tell me who you are, what you do and give us an interesting fact about you? 
Nurse. Woodworker extraordinaire. I make stuff, I grow stuff, I like people. I was born the same day British families were evacuated from the canal zone in 1956.

Can you explain why you got involved with the DiversCity: Mancala project? 
Simon asked me. I said yes and it sounded fun.

What surprised you most about the Diverscity: Mancala project?
Oddly, how easy it has been. Especially with the Ukranian gouge. I was suprised the wood carved as easily as it did. 

What have been the benefits to you? 
I’ve enjoyed the socialising and giving people a go carving the wood. 

Would you do anything differently next time? 
I have more idea about the time involved now. It’s not been technically difficult it’s just been very time-consuming.

What’s your favourite thing about Christchurch right now? 
The regulations seem a bit looser. There seems to be an idea that people can try new things. I dwell on the edge and like alternative things like tiny houses and stuff.

If you could see anything happen in this city – what would it be?
Growing more food.

Any feedback you’d like to give Gap Filler? 
In general, keep it up. I really liked that there was genuine interest from the whole.  I would love to be involved with another project.