The only way is UP
3 Goodgymers helped their local community in Newham
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Sunday 30th October 2022
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Kevin and I ran the short distance to UpGarden dodging the puddles
Amy had arrived and was already helping re pot some of the plants.
Suz had a small list for us to complete prior to the launch event this morning.
Pallet moving was the first job,to be placed under the water bowsers so enough space to fill the watering cans.
Lots of bright coloured plant pots needed filling with soil ready for visitors to join in with some planting Kevin and Amy did an awesome job as I went of to place some information signs to ensure people could locate the garden. Final job was to fill the wheelbarrows and place them near the large planters so the children could help plant the donated plants.
We finished just as the first visitors came through the gate to be able to enjoy the activities in place to help launch this new community garden in Newham
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Community garden and play space to encourage inter-generational socialisation and education on gardening, biodiversity and eco-sustainability
We are transforming a 900sqm disused laundry yard in a council housing estate into a free-to-access community garden and play space focussing on upcycled materials. It will be a place for everyone to learn about gardening, biodiversity and eco-sustainability in a social environment, whilst the open play space will include play equipment that – unlike typical playgrounds – has multiple uses to encourage creative interaction. Together, they provide different levels of exercise, and the opportunity for our younger and older generations to socialise outdoors, improving physical and mental health.
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