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A space for locals to relax and enjoy
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Improve biodiversity and launch community gardening
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Wed 18th Jun at 7:00pm
Windsor and Maidenhead Report written by Diya Singh (she/her)
12 GoodGymers met on a warm, sunny evening to continue bashing the invasive Balsams so they don't overwhelm the biodiversity of the riverbanks and neighbouring farmlands.
We welcomed Claire who's restarting her GG adventures in Maidenhead having done plenty of good work in Islington. Along with Claire, we had another new face - young Phoebe, a first timer who's in town for her Uni break.
Jess, currently undergoing the Fitness Leader training, took over to lead an active travel session. After a security briefing which included crossing the road safely, she led us down the Thames path to the bashing arena. Before entereing the woods, a quick pit stop was needed for everyone to put on protective layers against the prickly nettles.
Here, Jess cautioned us about safely navigating the broken fence, the uprooted tree, the other uprooted tree with the barbed wire and the low hanging trees (and the nettles!). Forewarned and overdressed, we proceeded to the clearing to resume the balsam bashing.
Time flew by as we chatted, uprooted, sweated, yelped at being pricked and had a grand old time. On the hour, we headed back and ended the evening with some stretches in the light of the setting sun.
Thanks to Georgeta for the lovely photos and Kanika, for being the Back Marker.
Thu 19th Jun at 12:08pm
Gorgeous evening! Great to meet Claire and Phoebe. Jess well done for your fitness leading and Diya thank you for task leading and report writing! Lovely photos from Georgeta too โค๏ธ
Tue 17th Jun at 7:30am
Windsor and Maidenhead Report written by Viv Purchese
Litter pick instead of a dog walk as flora had a cut paw Some kind litter lout has left new roll of bags for our next litter pick
Wed 11th Jun at 7:00pm
Windsor and Maidenhead Report written by Louise Tyrell
the weather gods smiles on us today as 7 of goodgyms finest made their way to Holyport FC to strim/ prune/ pluck and cut all of the overgrown foliage at the club
Tony expertly wielded the strimmer and everyone else chose their own tools to complete the task at hand
Once our bushes were neatly trimmed we made our way home to rest until next time
Wed 11th Jun at 9:40pm
Great work! I love the photos with 100% GG t-shirts plus Flora. Thanks to Louise for being task owner and GoodGym leader. Hope to see you all soon! x
Wed 11th Jun at 9:44pm
Flora even has her red harness on
Thu 12th Jun at 6:38am
I forgot to mention Flora! I mean she was the standout member last night! ๐
Wed 4th Jun at 7:00pm
Windsor and Maidenhead Report written by Jess Smith
Tonight's top team of Balsam Bashers met at Boulter's Lock and before we set off important business needed to be taken care of! Firstly we welcomed first timers Phil and Mary and secondly, Georgeta has completed a huge 500 Good Deeds and she was presented with her special medal, adorned with a special ring found during a sludgy pond clearing mission, and her royal cape!
The team then set off on a chatty 1km walk to Battlemead where the balsam awaited us. We snuck over the fence and through the forest of stinging nettles to the middle of the area. Here Amy reminded us of what we were looking for and then the Balsam bashing began! The Goodgym locust swarm swept through the area relieving the ground of the balsam with a satisfying 'pop'. We found the balsam was bigger round the reeds in the wetter land and had soon pulled up handfuls and helped to stop the invasive species spreading further!
Satisfied with our efforts but knowing there is lots more hiding amongst the nettles we headed back along the river. However, we can't acknowledge a Good Deed milestone without some cake and Amy was the baker tonight! We tucked in as Amy read us some words from Sheila about the amazing selfless volunteering Georgeta has done in the area and especially the social visits which have proved a lifeline to older residents. She is a shining star!!
Wed 4th Jun at 9:29pm
Thank you Jess for leading and writing this excellent report! Welcome Mary and Phil and three cheers for Georgeta! ๐
Wed 4th Jun at 10:37pm
Such a lovely evening!! ๐ Thank you all for spoiling me, I could get used to this... ๐ Thanks Amy for the bake and medal and cape and everything else. Has anyone checked if the ring has real diamonds???...
Wed 4th Jun at 11:59pm
Georgeta congratulations on your 500 tasks!!! ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐ผ
Thu 5th Jun at 7:06am
Well done Jess for report and photos. Congratulations to Georgeta for 500. Another lovely hour spent with amazing people
Thu 5th Jun at 9:26am
Great evening and report! Well done to all and especially to our start Georgeta!
Mon 16th Jun at 1:58am
Congrats on your 500th!!
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Windsor and Maidenhead Report written by Windsor and Maidenhead runner
8 Goodgymers met with Helen from Wild Maidenhead to help take back a formerly neglected space in Desborough park.
Weeding a bed and laying bark chip over was the plan and we all cracked on and got it covered.
Too much bark in the end so some left over but plenty of feel good vibes in the setting sun from a warm afternoon.
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