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23 Month Streak
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Wed 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 didn’t 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 🙏 ❤️
Wed 21st May at 7:00pm
Help protect native biodiversity at beautiful Battlemead
Read moreWed 14th May at 7:00pm
Windsor and Maidenhead Report written by Diya Singh (she/her)
11 GoodGymers gathered on a cool Spring evening at the All Saints Church to help improve the cemetery grounds.
A special shout out to all those who cycled to the mission; a whopping 45% (which is nearly 50% if you just round it off!) of the total attendance! Possibly our largest turnout on two wheels. Whoop! 🚴♀️🚴🚴♀️🚴
Task owners Jo and Anne were waiting for us in the churchyard and gave us a detailed brief and tools.
Team Alkanet (Sara, Roberta, Georgeta, Angela, Viv, Tessa, Anna and Amy) went about the strategic task of removing the pretty-but-invasive plants growing within old graves. While these were to be removed from graves as a matter of respect, they were also to be retained in the surrounding areas for bees and insects to enjoy. For their efforts, they were treated to a glorious light of the setting sun.
A smaller group (Tony, Rosie and Diya) were led by Jo to the far end of the grounds. Team Bramble cleared out a whole lot, uncovering a few graves which had been completely overrun by the brambles. RIP, hope people can visit them as well now.
An hour and 4 large Hippo bags later, we said our goodbyes. It was hard work but as always, satisfying and wonderfully social.
Thu 15th May at 6:00pm
Well done for leading and reporting Diya! 👏 A lovely evening ☀️🕶️
Wed 14th May at 7:00pm
Wednesday 7th May
Angela Shaw done 100 good deeds with GoodGym.
Angela has just reached another level: 100 good deeds with GoodGym. That's at least 100 times when they could have easily done something easier. But they didn't, Angela has kept going and going. Helping a lot of other people and getting a bit fitter at the same time. Congratulations Angela.
Wed 7th May at 7:00pm
Windsor and Maidenhead Report written by Angela Shaw
Nine Goodgymers set to work tidying and sweeping the back garden at Mencap. Sheila, Viv, Jess Mike and Georgetta weeded, trimned and swept the planter area with lightning speed! Roberta, Ben and Sol dug out weeds and tidied the area near the shed. After yet more sweeping and moss removal the garden is ready for the mencap community and the warmer weather! The evening was rounded off by celebrating Angela's 100 th good deed with a wonderful poem and cake from Amy and Sheila.
....and here is Amy hijacking Angela's report to share the poem:
Angela Shaw: A grade A GoodGymer, to be sure!
Active and athletic!
Altruistic and able!
Agile and adaptable!
So amazing, that even without one of her ‘A’s
She’s an angel.
The only problem with Angela
Is that finding rhymes is a challenge, er…
And the word angel
Is also hard for a poet to wrangle.
Her amazing achievements we cannot ignore,
So thank goodness for her last name, Shaw,
Which rhymes easily with words galore!
Angela’s good deeds now number twenty and fourscore
(Which means 100 in the language of yore)
If she has a spare moment, she doesn’t snore.
She’ll go to Nature’s Haven and sand a door!
She’ll shovel sludge to work her core,
And clear away brambles til her hands are sore.
She’ll give foodshare donations to the store,
But on Balsam and Ragwort she’s waging war!
She picks up litter, she sweeps the floor
And she tidies up plastic from the sea shore!
She put the lantern parade leaflet through your door
And doesn’t even mind a pothole chore!
On paddleboard or bike she loves to explore.
And her cycle abilities are really top drawer:
She teaches bike safety to kids in year 4
And even support rides with Peggy the tri-shaw!
So let’s hear it for this legend of local folklore,
Our faith in humanity she does restore,
Hip hip hooray for Angela Shaw!
Wed 7th May at 10:04pm
Lovely session this evening! Congratulations Angela on your 100th good deed!! You are a star 🌟 🤩 ✨️
Wed 7th May at 10:18pm
Congratulations on your 100th Good Deed, Angela . Here's to your next century!
Thu 8th May at 6:57am
Great gardening everyone and thanks for celebrating with me! 😍🪴
Thu 8th May at 3:53pm
Congratulations Angela! What a way to celebrate your 100th by leading a session - champion! 👏 Such a perfectly apt poem Amy! Love it!
Fri 2nd May at 5:00pm
Windsor and Maidenhead Report written by Windsor and Maidenhead runner
5 GoodGymers met at the Community Allotment on a most beautiful evening. Jess took on the task of watering all the crops that she could find - I'm sure they were very grateful for the drink. Meanwhile Angela, Georgeta, Roberta and Sheila found their inner Engineers and constructed a frame for the climbing beans which are due to be planted tomorrow. We stuck the poles in as deep as we could using the metal stakes and hammers provided to make holes, so hopefully we now have a sturdy structure. We then split up - Angela and Roberta bagged up the soil from the fig container which had succumbed to fig mosaic virus. Georgeta ( on shovelling duty), Jess (wheelbarrower extraordinaire) and Sheila (spade-wielder) filled up the spare planter with soil and mature horse manure, ready for planting. Another productive session!
Sat 3rd May at 12:06am
Awesome 🤩! I’m sorry to hear about the poorly fig though. I remember planting that at our launch in 2020!
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