***SUNDAY SESSION 2-4pm*** help this beautiful Organic Community Garden to get ready for it's grand re-opening
This calm, green oasis in Becontree has been left to go wild for yeara. Join the jounrey to bring it back into community use
Location
Gale Street Community Gardendirectly behind the Co-Op @ 527 Gale Street
Dagenham
RM9 4TP
Date and time
14:00 - 16:00Following on from our success this Summer at the garden we are now doubling down efforts to get the garden ready to open for the community again.
Our group sessions are open to everyone - if you're new to GoodGym please sign up and come along - we are inclusive and friendly, and we'll be pleased to see you!!
This is a HUGE opportunity for YOU to co-produce the vision for Gale Street - Nassaba from Elevate Toegther (project lead) needs YOUR energy and ideas to get the garden buzzing.
🧤 What We’ll Do
Remove waste items from the garden area
cut back unwated invasive perenials (i.e. weeds)
turn the soil ready for planting
No experience needed! All tools and guidance will be provided on the day.
🕕 Timings
2pm – meet outside Becontree Underground Station ready to walk together to the Garden.
2.05 - 2.15pm – welcome and safety briefing
2.15 - 3.45pm – task time (with breaks)
3.45 - 4pm - wrap-up, mindfulness exercise and high fives
4pm - finish
🌞 Why It Matters
This is a HUGE opportunity for YOU to co-produce the vision for Gale Street - from helping chose and build the type of composters, what to plant out, sharing your ideas (adventure playground anyone?) and informing what sort of activities should be run here (garden yoga?) - Nassaba from Elevate Toegther (project lead) wants YOUR energy and ideas to get the garden buzzing.
👋 Who You’ll Meet
Breda, the heart of the garden and longtime community lead
Nassaba, from Elevate Together, who’ll guide us through the task and provide safety tips
Come along for a relaxed and friendly volunteering session – no experience needed, just bring your energy and community spirit!
I hope to see you there!!
Steven
How are you getting there?
Who's going
Discussion
Location
Gale Street Community Gardendirectly behind the Co-Op @ 527 Gale Street
Dagenham
RM9 4TP
Date and time
14:00 - 16:00Walkable
As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.
Ideal for beginners
Gale Street Community Garden
directly behind the Co-Op @ 527 Gale Street
Dagenham
RM9 4TP
Facing the Co-op, walk down the alleyway directly to the right of the shop. Arrive at the gate with a green sign that says “Ebaha Allotment Site”. Turn left and walk along the alleyway that runs along the back of the shops. After a few yards, look on the right hand side for another gate with a small red sign on the right hand gate that says “No Parking, Access Required, Thank You”
Led by Steven
Barking & Dagenham Good Gym Area Activator; School engagement for TfL, founder Roding Rubbish, Barking Park run regular.
What to look out for
Age Restriction
GoodGym welcomes anyone aged 18 or over. If you are under 18 then you will be unable to participate in any GoodGym activity
Make sure you've read our general guidelines for safety when running and at a task.
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