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📍Surrey Docks farm SE16 5ET
Help maintain this community farm
Mon 13th Oct at 7:00pm
Tower Hamlets Report written by Fiona M
Before the task, early arrivers indulged in a spot of bat watching and we were introduced to the bat detector!
At 7pm, we gathered around as Ken took us through the ABCs of bulb planting. Then we were on our way across the park with our trowels and head torches. We dug deep (to save the bulbs from the squirrels!) and planted 200 bulbs between us around the park. Looking forward to spring to see our handy work bloom and the park come alive with tulips and crocuses!
Shout out to our newest members of the group Beth and Ryan. See you all again soon!
Tuesday 7th October
Kat Mace completed 25 good deeds with GoodGym.
Kat has already done 25 good deeds with GoodGym. Instead of doing anything else, they've used their run to go and help people that need their help; digging, lifting, scraping, clearing, planting and weeding. Stuff that makes this a better place to be.
Mon 6th Oct at 7:00pm
Tower Hamlets Report written by John Shirley
If darkness hadn't quite fallen by the time we arrived at Sivill House, it was certainly teetering over the edge. There was some illumination from the estate lights, and people brought head torches, but our main concern was the effect of the gloomy conditions on those all-important task photos!
Task owner and GoodGymer Ed directed us to a very large pile of woodchip which had been donated to Columbia TRA. It was happily sitting in the car park, but it really needed to be in the gardens, the other side of the estate. It didn’t look too large a pile, until we realised how far back it went…
Still, we had five wheelbarrows, plenty of shovels and bags, and most importantly a 17-strong squad of GoodGymers. It felt like a real workout as we persuaded the reluctant woodchip to separate from the security of its pile, to a new life – mulching! This technique suppresses weeds, conserves soil moisture, insulates plant roots and improves soil health and fertility. Yes, we’ve enabled all those things!
A special welcome to newcomers Angelique and Ryan, who really threw themselves into the task. Hope to see you back soon! And thanks to Fiona who took some good photos after all!
Despite the darkness, the night was still young as we headed off, with a suggestion that one of the task owners had invited us to the pub. We didn’t know where we were supposed to go, so after wandering around for a bit, four of us headed for the Royal Oak to congratulate ourselves on all our good work
Sun 19th Oct at 10:30am
Mon 13th Oct at 7:00pm
Our first Autumn visit to the Cemetery Park!
Read moreMon 6th Oct at 7:00pm
We're back with the team at the Columbia Tenants and Residents Association for our first Autumn visit
Read moreMon 29th Sep at 7:00pm
Tower Hamlets Report written by John Shirley
It was a good turn-out at Cranbrook Community Centre tonight, with a lot of “Fiona-style” late sign-ups. Which was a nice surprise actually, after initially low numbers. Anna arrived ultra-punctually (i.e. early), and was soon planning the cutting back of hedges overlooking the public areas, though we weren’t entirely sure whether we were supposed to be cutting down a tree somewhere
We were dazzled by Lucinda’s arrival on time, or maybe it was her bike lights. Kat came pretty much straight off the plane from Canada. Having found the country rather large and spaced out, she was relieved to get into the close confines of Cranbrook garden
Laura turned up full of enthusiasm, and immediately started organising things. I’m sure I’ve seen her before somewhere…
Fiona, who’d run from Clapton, thought she’d left her bag at the station, but it was at home all the time. That’s what happens when you get a year older
Ciarán and Kareem swept and swept, until the main area was completely clear of leaves – for now. Chris was a whirlwind of energy, keeping everyone stocked with bags for both foliage and branches from the other side of the fence
It was a productive hour filled with good conversation, collective effort, and a significant improvement to the area’s appearance
Next week we’re at Columbia Road gardens. Sign up here, sooner or later: https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/the-big-monday-night-task-planting-weeding-and-topping-up-woodchip-in-columbia-road-gardens
Before that, on Saturday, you can help with a water station in Chingford, feeding hungry and thirsty 50km runners https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/camino-ultra-epping-forest-50km-and-25km-eco-trail-aid-station-superstars-2025
On Sunday, you can take part in a GoodGym advert, filmed at Hollybush, Bethnal Green, which will appear on Sky TV https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/filming-a-goodgym-tv-ad-at-hollybush
And looking ahead, we’re getting a train to Dover later in the month, to do a 15km coastal walk https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions/walk-from-dover-to-folkestone
Mon 29th Sep at 7:00pm
We're back to see Janet and Eileen at the Cranbrook Community Food Garden!
Read moreSunday 7th September
Kat Mace run a race with GoodGym for the first time.
Kat has done their first race with GoodGym. Performing on the day is a lot of pressure; Kat's dealt with the nerves and turned up on the day to make it happen.
Sun 7th Sep at 8:30am
Camden Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)
London's community half marathon went red this year! 🔥
A huge congratulations to the oodles of GoodGym folk who caught well-earned happy mornings under a hot-hot-hot late summer sun ☺️
It was the biggest joy seeing you all!
Please send me your photos (!) and I will pop them up here (alexmurtough@goodgym.org) ❤️
Mon 8th Sep at 5:53am
Oh wow! Congratulations everyone.
Mon 8th Sep at 9:17pm
Well done to all and good to see a lot of you yesterday - shame missed some
Fri 12th Sep at 4:28pm
well done everyone! so inspiring 🙌
Fri 12th Sep at 4:29pm
& thanks for organising Alex!
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