Ben Gremson


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Wed 21st May at 6:00pm

Pick axes for plug plants

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!!

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Ben Gremson signed up to a group run.

Wed 21st May at 6:00pm

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Ben Gremson went on a group run

Wed 14th May at 6:00pm

There’s no ‘i’ in Teal

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!

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Ben Gremson
Ben Gremson signed up to a group run.

Wed 14th May at 6:00pm

Makespace Oxford Task

Gardening and/or sanding

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Ben Gremson went to a social

Sat 10th May at 9:30am

Canoedling

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!

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Ben Gremson
Ben Gremson went to a social

Tue 29th Apr at 7:00pm

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Ben Gremson went on a group run

Wed 23rd Apr at 6:00pm

Syca-less

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:

  • Maintaining the ancient wall by weeding all the little plants that start growing in the crevices and end up damaging the wall structure. There were also nettles, sycamore and cottoneaster growing in and beside the wall which needed cutting back or pulling out. This will enable a proper assessment of the wall for repairs to be undertaken.
  • A walk around the meadow, moving dead wood on the grass to the edges of the glebe so that as much as possible can be cut.
  • Lopping down low hanging branches of trees overhanging the field, so that the tractor can get as close as possible when mowing.

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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Ben Gremson signed up to a party.

Mon 5th May at 11:00am

Bank Holiday Walk

Fresh air, Sun, Pub Garden

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Ben Gremson
Ben Gremson signed up to a group run.

Wed 23rd Apr at 6:00pm

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