Friday 9th June 2023
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Report written by Windsor and Maidenhead runner
A great turn-out of 6 Goodgymmers at the community allotments. Georgeta heeded Amy's warning of wearing appropriate PPE in this gorgeous weather, looking very fetching in her sunhat and sunglasses. We welcomed Louise, who was touristing from Newham, and it was lovely to see Sol, Roberta and Jack too. We realised that we all originated from different countries, spanning 3 continents, so a truly global team First task was to fill some of the water butts, and empty others whilst doing the watering so that they could be moved. Roberta, Louise and Jack did a great job giving the beds a good soaking, and I was particularly impressed with Jack's double watering can technique. Georgeta, Sheila and Sol tackled the weeds in the flower bed, whilst discussing the differences between secateurs, shears and loppers. It was great to see the allotments thriving - it looks like it's going to be a bumper year!
The Maidenhead Community Allotment is run by a group of volunteers, who grow food to share with local residents, the users of the Boyn Grove Community and Resource Centre and Maidenhead Foodshare. They work with Men in Sheds, who are based on the same site. Men in Sheds is an initiative to combat loneliness by providing a space for men to connect and chat over practical tasks.
See moreFri 9th Jun 2023 at 11:24pm
A really good gardening session and the weather was just perfect! Thank you for leading, Sheila! 💚
Sat 10th Jun 2023 at 4:58am
Sounded a great session, sorry to have missed it 😔
Sat 10th Jun 2023 at 3:31pm
Great company, sunny weather, exercise done, goods deeds accomplished!!!
Mon 12th Jun 2023 at 2:37pm
Sounds like a wonderful session and I love how we had GoodGymers from all over the world! Local meets global 😎🤗 xx
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