In a grass of their own
13 GoodGymers made their way to help the The Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park in Tower Hamlets.
- Monday, 22nd of April 2024
- Led by Laura Williams
A short, sharp workout
No fewer than 9 GoodGymers joined for tonight’s short workout outside the Soanes Centre!
Welcoming first time GoodGymer Georgina, we popped bags to one side in order to get cracking on tonight’s short workout.
We started with a few dynamic stretches before moving to the obligatory single-leg squats; a seated abdominal exercise and a couple of lunge variations, before finishing with a handful of stretches.
We then made our way over to the toolshed to see Ken, the Park Manager of the Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, and our task owner for tonight.
After a short intro, we piled wheelbarrows with gloves and bags, and headed over to tonight’s location, a little way into the park.
The best briefing in the world
Ken then gave his usual brilliant briefing, covering all aspects of health and safety as well as a speedy masterclass in goose grass and cow parsley removal.
Starting work on both sides of the park path, GoodGymers wasted no time in filling many barrows with these common weeds.
It was a productive evening, made all the more enjoyable by the daylight (and even a glimpse of sun).
At just gone quarter to eight, we wheeled the last barrow around to the weed pile and slowly made our way back to base via a most scenic route.
We said our final cheerios to Ken, delighted to be returning next month, to lend a hand helping to maintain this much-loved, beautiful park.
Next week, we’re back to the Columbia Road gardens!
Until then.
Report written by Laura Williams
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Led by Laura Williams
Lucky enough to be the Area Activator for Tower Hamlets. Personal trainer. Seriously sweet tooth.
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