5 GoodGymers, including the lovely [Katie] who we met for the first time, joined up on a pleasant Sunday afternoon to help weed, plant and water a community allotment.

We were met by James who was delighted to see us as he had recently been given notice that they would lose the allotment if it wasn't cultivated within 30 days. We were able to transform 2 large over grown beds from thistles and grass to fresh soil ready for planting, and even got one of them planted up with some squash which would become food for those most in need.

We were inspired by James's enthusiasm and vision for the plot, which you can read about further in a recent article in the gazette ([https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/23605328.colchester-allotment-grower-needs-help-feeding-foodbank/]).