*Thursday session* Help Tim at Westbury Community Space (Barking) + optional 1-Mile Run
Help this much loved green space with it's programme of improvements
Location
Westbury Community GardenSt Awdry's Road
Barking
IG11 7QD
Date and time
18:15 - 19:15We've got a lovely task scheduled on the evening of Thursday 18 September.
Weโve teamed up with Westbury Community Space to help turbo-charge their improvements planned to this Summer.
๐งค What Weโll Do
removing weeds
watering and mulching fruit trees
dismantling old table and re-purposing into additional fruit tree planters
No gardening experience needed! All tools and guidance will be provided on the day.
๐ Timings
- 6-6.15 โ Meet outside Barking Station ready to depart at 6.15 for a gentle 1-mile run. We're a friendly and inclusive group and we never leave anyone behind :)
๐ OR ๐
6.30 โ 6.35 โ arrive at the Westbury Community Space ready for briefing.
6:35 โ 7:10 โ Task time!
7:10 โ 7:15 โ Wrap-up and high fives
7:15 โ Finish
๐ Why It Matters
Tim and a group of local residents first took on this green space 6 years ago when it was a just a field of stinging nettles. Now it's a much loved green space used by local community groups and residents to enjoy. Help is needed with watering, weeding, dismantling old furniture, putting up new furniture and planting boxes, and much more!
๐ Who Youโll Meet
- Tim, the heart of Westbury Community Open Space. and longtime community lead
Come along for a relaxed and friendly evening of volunteering โ see you there!!
Steven
Who's going
Discussion

Barking and Dagenham
New to GoodGym?
This is a GoodGym group run, where we run to help a local community organisation and then run back.
New GoodGymers are welcome to GoodGym group runs - no one gets left behind. You're unlikely to be alone, hundreds of new people sign up every week.
Location
Westbury Community GardenSt Awdry's Road
Barking
IG11 7QD
Date and time
18:15 - 19:15Walkable
You will be able to join a group walking to the task if you'd prefer not to run.
Options are available to run between 0km and 1km in total
Remember that we run/walk to and from the task, so you'll only be running/walking for half this distance in one go.
This is a standard GoodGym group run. If you're worried about any aspect of the session, contact us.
Ideal for beginners
Westbury Community Garden
St Awdry's Road
Barking
IG11 7QD

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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