Speedy weedy compost construction

6 Goodgymers helped their local community in Bristol
Liz K
Melanie Young
Phill Stone
VaguelyNorthernDarren
Jennifer Thomson
Jason Thorne
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Bristol

Wednesday 16th September 2020

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Not only did we carry on with our weeding of beds and paths plus creation of new beds, a long-awaited improvement of the composting system had reached top of the list this week. Vaguely Northern Darren and Phill moved existing compost and expertly lined bin 3 to enable a better composting process, then layered and soaked the green, brown and cardboard layers before wrapping it all up. Updates to follow...

Jennifer found us for her first ever session and teamed up with Jason, who's now an old hand on four good deeds, to weed Ella's bed even though she'd split on us to go to our rivals, the Northern Slopes commish.

Liz and Melanie carried on with general weeding including a huge bramble growing through the not-working irrigation in the not-poly tunnel.

Produce of choice this week were chard, courgettes, beans, apples and pears with Phill winning the competition of most interesting transportation method, v large courgette in cargo pants side pocket whilst cycling.

Back again next week but can't promise the same awesome red sun and sunset!


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Youth Moves Urban Escape
Everyone Is Welcome. Everyone Is Valued. Everybody Matters

Urban Escape is based at the roundhouse and acre growing space at Springfield Allotments in Knowle and aims to reconnect young people and adults with nature, create lasting relationships and supporting local people on their journey through life. The project utilises a wide variety of outdoor activities, life skills and group work as the tool to engage the groups and build relationships. Hands on and creative activities throughout the year include bush craft, growing, foraging and cooking fresh food, natural arts and crafts, community engagement and social action projects. The Junior, Senior and Adult groups take ownership of their projects by choosing activities and trips at different points through the year. All three groups have a maximum of 10 young people/adults at any one time because of the tools and activities used for the sessions. http://www.youthmoves.org.uk/urban-escape

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