Wood chip barrowing, balsam bashing and hardcore shifting

Help with maintenance of the park used widely by the community


Location
Homestead Park
40 Water End
York
YO30 6WP
Date and time
18:30 - 19:30
Friday, 13th of June 2025
Who this task will support
Homestead Park
Provide well-tended green space for local people and ecology.

We have been asked to help with a wide range of jobs at the park.

Using wheelbarrows and spades, shift 6x 1-tonne sacks of playground wood chip approximately 40 metres to fill potential fall area under climbing tree in playground.

Shift hardcore to fill in potholes on the path.

Clear Balsam

Meet at the pavilion in the park. We will then head to the Old Grey Mare across the green for liquid refreshments afterwards. The pub also serves Street Food.

Please bring gloves


How are you getting there?

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

Who's going

  • John Bourton
  • Jenna Drury
  • Ed Woollard
  • Leanne
  • Laura Barrett
  • Vicky Hearson

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Location
Homestead Park
40 Water End
York
YO30 6WP
Date and time
18:30 - 19:30
Friday, 13th of June 2025
Who this task will support
Homestead Park
Provide well-tended green space for local people and ecology.
Walkable

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

Ideal for beginners

Homestead Park
40 Water End
York
YO30 6WP


Vicky Hearson
Led by Vicky Hearson

GoodGym York Trainer

GoodGymers helping out
  • Photographer

    Take photos for the session report

    • John Bourton

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