Its amazing how much woodchip you can move when everybody "chips" in 😊

We had the task of woodchipping a path that runs around the edge of the farm - with the instruction of "put plenty on" - so thats what we did! We also weeded an area and woodchipped that too!

No lovely Richard on hand this evening to share his knowledge, but really pleased that he was able to have an evening off and GoodGym were able to successfully complete the task.

Awesome work Barrow Buddies - thankyou 👍

Trimming a mahoosive overgrown hedge is not a quick job - ha ha..... I made a start an hour before Sarah and was worried I would have finished before she arrived.... NOT A CHANCE.

My arms were burning by the time Sarah arrived and between us we finished the job. Just shows it takes team work to make the dream work. Great work Sarah, you were awesome - so pleased you could attend the task at short notice :)

Our reward was to stop for a brew and look out across the farm and relax for a bit.

So good to be back with Aldermoor Community Farm this evening and with a fantastic turnout. Team work made the dream work for the best short, back and sides for the bushes! Well done to our runners who joined in for a hill session outside the farm before pruning too.

Richard gave us a lovely update on the farm and was ready with gloves and tools for the job. His request for a chamfered bush may have been a step to far.... but we can build up to that! Derek caught his finger on the barbed wire, much to Richards delight as it meant he could put an entry in the accident book.

It was lovely to be joined by Sanat, a new member to Portsmouth Goodgym. Thankyou for coming to our session Sanat, hope you enjoyed it and hope you visit us again soon 😊

It was our first Monday evening task of 2025 and we got off to a bang being back at Aldemoor Community Farm with Richard.

Richard always has something new and interesting for us to try and tonight was no different. We were tasked with helping sift and break up compost which was ready to be sorted and bagged to help compost this years plants.

Chris was head of the production line filling all the trays with compost to be sorted. We then had to work through and breakup the compost sorting weeds and wood and BONES(!) into one tray, plastic into another and stones into another.

Once the consistency was about right we then had to use the large sieve machine which was very satisfying! Leszek and Serena expertly handled removing the sieve so we could then start placing the compost into bags.

It was a fun, therapeutic session and we created five bags of compost which we are told Pam the community outreach lady will be very grateful for!

We look forward to returning and helping Richars again soon

Storm Darragh did not put off Tarek, Leszek and myself from heading down to the farm to support R with the farm. We were treated to a tour by a lovely volunteer and there was plenty going on to keep visitors occupied. We welcomed visitors and inspired them to feed the chickens, check out the bonfire and Leszek stayed to see the Christmas lights turn on at 3:30pm! We created mistletoe bundles for customers and helped to unpack Christmas trees - Tarek kept us warmed with good vibes and laughter. A great day to connect with the local community and try the tasty food on offer. We will gladly return to support the next mission!

This evening we welcomed Chris to his first GoodGym Task, we were back at Aldermoor Farm and back to trimming the bush that grows along the fence!

Its a job that needs doing often in the summer as it can quickly grow above the fence line.

The extendable shears were grabbed quick by Sarah and Hannah as they are super good for reaching the bits you wouldn't otherwise be able to reach, and although not needed Wilson grabbed the tool belt (just for effect really).

We know what we are doing now and Richard provides the tools for the job so we were able to get the task done in the hour we had.

It was great to have you on board Chris - we hope you enjoyed your first task and we look forward to seeing you again 😊