On an evening that was preceded by persistent 'orrible rain and problems on public transport, it was impressive to see nine bravehearts rock-up to either our base or meet us at the task last night so well done all for battling through the elements to join us. It was particularly lovely to welcome new runner Megan to the crew for the first time. Great have you along Meg and I hope this was the first of many. You were certainly a dab hand with the staple gun.

We also welcomed experienced campaigner Nicky Woodall along tonight. Nicky plays in a brass band in Walthamstow and they have a fabulous performance of The Snowman coming up on Saturday 8th December. They need help with various things and it should be a really fun event. Nicky has posted it as a Community Mission. Take a look and sign up here

Before we get into the deets of the run, here is some news of other events.

*Saturday 1st December *- GoodGym London Christmas Party sign-up here

Three To Go - There are just three Group Runs remaining from now until the New Year restart on Wednesday 9th January 2019. Don't miss them; they will on be 5th, 12th and 19th December

The December GoodGym Longrun will be taking place in our backyard, Epping Forest, on Sunday 9th December. I am sure it will be a fab run with a great crew. All the details and sign-up here

So on with tonight's task. We were back to finish off the construction of some supersized planters near St Mary's Churchyard. There to greet us was the fabulous Penny and a wonderful collection of committed residents who joined with us in accomplishing this tough, technical and hugely rewarding task.

With many of us already au fait with what needed doing we all slotted into various roles with ease and many roles there were to slot into. Here are some of the things we did: - Transporting over a dozen or so large planks of wood - Measuring and sawing a bunch of the planks - Fixing fence post caps on - Building large planters - Installing a membrane in the bottom of the planters - Treating the wood - Barrowing compost over and filling the planters with it

Phew!

It was a sight to behold watching these industrious folks beaver away and how quickly everything took shape. Before you could say:

"Q. What does a carpenter do after a one night stand? A. The second nightstand."

we were standing beside three perfect planters with a 4th well underway to construction.

These beauties will be here for a long time to come and I can't wait to see them fully planted and resplendent in all their glory when we eventually reach the Spring.

Well done again to everyone who made it and sorry for anyone who's plans were scuppered by transport of other unforeseen problems.

Next week we are helping out a local school so do, please join us if you can.

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