Mon 24th Feb at 7:00pm
Tower Hamlets Report written by Laura Williams
A chilly evening saw a team of 15 enthusiastic GoodGymers in the James Middleton Garden to help with the creation of a new ecology pond.
This addition to the community garden will provide a rich habitat for local wildlife (including a dedicated Frog Hotel and a Bug Hotel). Enhancing biodiversity in an already flourishing green area, the pond is set to become a thriving ecosystem for amphibians, insects, and other small creatures.
We were joining Margaret and Ash from the Teesdale and Hollybush TRA tonight, who do a great job improving and enhancing the Estate’s gardens.
The main task for the evening involved digging out an irrigation area close to the new pond. Good drainage is crucial, ensuring excess water is effectively managed during heavy rain and preventing oversaturation of the surrounding soil.
Most of the team headed to this area, putting their spades to work and making swift progress, while a smaller team transported the excavated soil to a designated corner of the garden.
Another group was dispatched to the far end of the site to re-home a sizeable pile of woodchip, spreading it around the planters. (This layer of mulch helps to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and enrich the soil).
And guess what? The time flew!
It was nearly 7:50 when we started to gather tools and pose for the final pics.
The team then rallied together to return the wheelbarrows and tools to the Rocky Park toolshed.
Another satisfying evening in East London.
Until next time.
Mon 24th Feb at 7:00pm
In the third of our 2025 sessions to the Hollybush Estate, we'll be helping the team with another big physical task!
Read moreSunday 19th January
Astha earned their community cape by completing their first community mission.
Astha completed a community mission. Instead of watching TV or lying in bed, Astha was out there making their community a better place to be. For making that choice they have earned the community cape.
Sunday 19th January
Astha has done their first good deed with GoodGym.
Astha is a now a fully fledged GoodGym runner. They've just run to do good for the first time. They are out there making amazing things happen and getting fit at the same time.
Fri 17th Jan at 4:00pm
Tower Hamlets Report written by Fiona M
We gathered on a cold Friday evening to help Emily and the team at St Margaret's House to maintain the garden space. The space can be enjoyed by everyone and is used by the community cafe next door. We were kept busy cutting back ivy, weeding, sweeping, spreading mulch, clearing flower beds and reorganising the pots. Big shout out to Astha who joined Goodgym Tower Hamlets for the first time! We hope to see you again soon :-) By the end of the evening the front and back gardens were looking much tidier than when we arrived and the team really appreciated all the extra help. Well done team, great effort and thanks joining us on a bitterly cold January evening!
Fri 17th Jan at 4:00pm