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Wed 21st May at 6:00pm
Oxford Report written by Bethan Greenaway
Last night we returned to the magical spot that is Boundary Brook Nature Reserve. we've done lots of tasks here over the years - usually moving heavy things, laying paths or digging out bramble roots! This evening's jobs were a little more gentle - or so we thought!
Helen needed us to plant out some little plug plants on the outskirts of the meadows so that they can naturally pollinate and spread over time. Despite the rain earlier in the day, the dry weather meant that the ground was rock hard!
We soon had a fab tag team approach. The water carriers would soak the ground, the planters could then dig and plant the plugs, then more water was added. We made short work of 50 plug plants allowing time to lop over-hanging branches around the paths and start weeding a soft-fruit area.
Bethan and Joe then did a gorgeous after task run.
A lovely evening - good work team!!
Wed 14th May at 6:00pm
Oxford Report written by Anwen Greenaway
Last night we returned to Makespace to continue the tasks we started earlier this spring. It was lovely to see that there was already a raised bed and planting where we'd cleared the ground last time.
This time we sanded benches (much competition for the electric sander), we painted the benches a jazzy turquoise-teal, we weeded around the picnic area and entrance, and we watered all the pots.
Well done Joe for completing your 10th Good Deed and tolerating the Garland of Joy.
Welcome to GoodGym Raúl!
Sat 10th May at 9:30am
Oxford Report written by Anwen Greenaway
We couldn't have picked a more perfect day for our taster session with the Falcon Canoe Club: The sun was shining, the river wasn't flowing too strongly, and the wind was only mildly gusty. It was a fantastic morning to be out on the river. We're hugely grateful to the canoe club team for taking the time to take us novices out on the river, teach us how to handle the canoes, and keep us safe from rowers and pleasure crafts!
We feel much better prepared for our river litter pick next month, and had a lovely morning paddling on the river.
Welcome to GoodGym Kate!
Wed 23rd Apr at 6:00pm
Oxford Report written by Anwen Greenaway
On Wednesday we were asked to help the Oxford Preservation Trust with work at Iffley Glebe.
GLEBE:
noun
1. HISTORICAL
a piece of land serving as part of a clergyman's benefice and providing income.
We had a few tasks to take care of:
Once suitably covered in bug repellent we set to work, whizzing through the list in record time. The run back to base was a delight, taking in the Thames path, but could have been improved by inhaling slightly fewer midges!
Thanks to Ben for the report title!
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