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Windsor and Maidenhead
๐Ray Mill Island SL6 8PE
A space for locals to relax and enjoy
Wed 25th Jun at 7:00pm
Windsor and Maidenhead Report written by Windsor and Maidenhead runner
Ten of us joined fellow GGer and task owner Nivi at Ray Mill Island on a perfect summer evening. Our task was to paint some murals on the paths to make them pop!
Some got going with cleaning the path for the artwork, while others chose what they wanted to draw from various drawings that Nivi had chosen. Chalks and paints in hand, the more skilled ones drew out the murals, some tested their drawings for accuracy (see the hopscotch-ers), and then everyone joined in with paints and brushes.
Universally hailed as the most fun task in a long time, it was hard to pull people away from it. Some stayed back a bit longer to finish their handiwork.
Wed 25th Jun at 9:36pm
Great session! Thank you Kanika for leading ๐
Wed 25th Jun at 7:00pm
Wed 11th Jun at 7:00pm
Windsor and Maidenhead Report written by Louise Tyrell
the weather gods smiles on us today as 7 of goodgyms finest made their way to Holyport FC to strim/ prune/ pluck and cut all of the overgrown foliage at the club
Tony expertly wielded the strimmer and everyone else chose their own tools to complete the task at hand
Once our bushes were neatly trimmed we made our way home to rest until next time
Wed 11th Jun at 9:40pm
Great work! I love the photos with 100% GG t-shirts plus Flora. Thanks to Louise for being task owner and GoodGym leader. Hope to see you all soon! x
Wed 11th Jun at 9:44pm
Flora even has her red harness on
Thu 12th Jun at 6:38am
I forgot to mention Flora! I mean she was the standout member last night! ๐
Wed 11th Jun at 7:00pm
Wed 4th Jun at 7:00pm
Windsor and Maidenhead Report written by Jess Smith
Tonight's top team of Balsam Bashers met at Boulter's Lock and before we set off important business needed to be taken care of! Firstly we welcomed first timers Phil and Mary and secondly, Georgeta has completed a huge 500 Good Deeds and she was presented with her special medal, adorned with a special ring found during a sludgy pond clearing mission, and her royal cape!
The team then set off on a chatty 1km walk to Battlemead where the balsam awaited us. We snuck over the fence and through the forest of stinging nettles to the middle of the area. Here Amy reminded us of what we were looking for and then the Balsam bashing began! The Goodgym locust swarm swept through the area relieving the ground of the balsam with a satisfying 'pop'. We found the balsam was bigger round the reeds in the wetter land and had soon pulled up handfuls and helped to stop the invasive species spreading further!
Satisfied with our efforts but knowing there is lots more hiding amongst the nettles we headed back along the river. However, we can't acknowledge a Good Deed milestone without some cake and Amy was the baker tonight! We tucked in as Amy read us some words from Sheila about the amazing selfless volunteering Georgeta has done in the area and especially the social visits which have proved a lifeline to older residents. She is a shining star!!
Wed 4th Jun at 9:29pm
Thank you Jess for leading and writing this excellent report! Welcome Mary and Phil and three cheers for Georgeta! ๐
Wed 4th Jun at 10:37pm
Such a lovely evening!! ๐ Thank you all for spoiling me, I could get used to this... ๐ Thanks Amy for the bake and medal and cape and everything else. Has anyone checked if the ring has real diamonds???...
Wed 4th Jun at 11:59pm
Georgeta congratulations on your 500 tasks!!! ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐ผ
Thu 5th Jun at 7:06am
Well done Jess for report and photos. Congratulations to Georgeta for 500. Another lovely hour spent with amazing people
Thu 5th Jun at 9:26am
Great evening and report! Well done to all and especially to our start Georgeta!
Mon 16th Jun at 1:58am
Congrats on your 500th!!
Wed 4th Jun at 7:00pm
Help protect native biodiversity at beautiful Battlemead
Read moreWed 28th May at 7:00pm
Windsor and Maidenhead Report written by Windsor and Maidenhead runner
8 Goodgymers met with Helen from Wild Maidenhead to help take back a formerly neglected space in Desborough park.
Weeding a bed and laying bark chip over was the plan and we all cracked on and got it covered.
Too much bark in the end so some left over but plenty of feel good vibes in the setting sun from a warm afternoon.
Wed 28th May at 7:00pm
Wed 21st May at 7:00pm
Windsor and Maidenhead Report written by Windsor and Maidenhead runner
After a day of heavy rain we were truly blessed to have had the beautiful weather and stunning river views on the walk to and from our task this evening.
We met at the car park and then walked 1km to Battlemead of which some paths had already been cleared for us by Ranger Tom earlier that day, as it was heavily overgrown with large stinging nettles.
Amy showed us what the Himalayan Balsam was and we set to work by pulling out as much as we could of the invasive plant which makes it harder for other species to grow in the area.
It was very satisfying especially when we found a big one and the roots came out really easily so we didnโt need any tools.
After around 45 minutes we walked back and enjoyed the scenery once again, this time with the sun setting.
Well done everyone - keep a lookout for more of the same tasks happening soon and do sign up if you can, as there is lots to get rid of!
Wed 21st May at 11:30pm
A very enjoyable evening! Thank you Sophie for leading ๐ โค๏ธ
Wed 21st May at 7:00pm
Help protect native biodiversity at beautiful Battlemead
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