Dig Holes for GROW

Wil help put up a polytunnel to grow food for community


Location
The GROW farm at the Totteridge Academy, 
Barnet Lane, 
London
N20 8AZ
Date and time
10:00 - 11:30
Saturday, 11th of October 2025
Who this task will support
GROW
Based at our host farm, The Totteridge Academy in Barnet, GROW is a life skills education programme that engages young people with nature, teaches them about nutrition and wellbeing, and provides a sustainable source of food for schools and the local community.

GROW in Totteridge have asked for our help to dig 32 holes, 60cm deep by 50cm wide, to help support their new polytunnel. It's a nice, quantifiable workout for a Saturday morning.

We'll join a small group of volunteers and the farm manager, Chris at GROW - here's a map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kmo6SPgVmuLzhY7f6

No equipment needed - they can even provide wellies if the weather's a bit soggy. But bring your own trainers/boots if you want.

We should be done within 90 minutes. It's a great place to visit as well!

About GROW

From their website:

At GROW, we see the farm as a living system—where healthy soil, thriving plants, and local people all play a part in shaping a fairer, more connected food future.

We cultivate vegetables, herbs, flowers, fungi, and fruits for schools, the community, and education. We care for the land with a focus on biodiversity and natural balance. Our chickens and bees support natural fertilization and pollination, and provide valuable learning opportunities. Each year, we welcome hundreds of people through volunteering, programmes, and events.

By supplying local schools and embedding social justice in our food system through a solidarity pricing model, we make nutritious and sustainable food accessible to everyone, not just the privileged.

We are dedicated to creating a resilient, equitable, and accessible farm, open to all.


How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

Who's going

  • George Ttoouli
  • Paul Salman
  • Sylvia Latim

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Location
The GROW farm at the Totteridge Academy, 
Barnet Lane, 
London
N20 8AZ
Date and time
10:00 - 11:30
Saturday, 11th of October 2025
Who this task will support
GROW
Based at our host farm, The Totteridge Academy in Barnet, GROW is a life skills education programme that engages young people with nature, teaches them about nutrition and wellbeing, and provides a sustainable source of food for schools and the local community.
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

The GROW farm at the Totteridge Academy, 
Barnet Lane, 
London
N20 8AZ


George Ttoouli
Led by George Ttoouli

Poet, climber, gardener, environmental campaigner, teacher, editor - not necessarily - but usually - in that order.

GoodGymers helping out
  • Welcomer

    Welcome new people at sessions and answering any questions

    • Paul Salman

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