Tuesday 15th October
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Report written by Frances Ruocco
13 GoodGym-ers braved the incoming dark night to run along the Lewes Road at rush hour to Stanley Court, which is a YMCA supported accommodation.
We were last there in spring to help clear the small back yard area and to create a useful open-air space for gardening and other recreational activities for the residents. Over the summer the dreaded bind weed has made its presence known again so we were clearing the back yard, cutting back, pulling weeds and getting rid of the bind weed.
We also did some litter picking in an alley way next to the court, where lots has been abandoned in years. It was a real adventure to navigate in the poor light, but we managed to do the job.
A familiar face joined the team for the first time in Brighton - Welcome Jo!
We all made a big difference in a small area, and this is very satisfying!
Hoping that the little garden thrives over the winter.
Afterwards we jogged along to the Level Park to do some speed training, watched on by the ever-present skateboarders.
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