Now, we're within reaching distance of a late summer's BBQ

4 Goodgymers helped their local community in Southwark
Daryl Shaw
Sam Lefevre
Lindy Macfarlane
David
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Southwark

Saturday 26th August 2023

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After many months without contact, Thames Reach reached out (excuse the pun) as they called for our help maintain their residential sites as many of them have gardens.

The Roseberry Street site will be used for their late summer BBQ in September and thus, needed our help to cut back the grass, take care of the weeds and trim back the hedges out front.

Lindy, David, Daryl and Sam all came to Thames Reach call on Saturday morning for this hour and a half session. They were met by the lovely Elvis, who showed them the task and took out the tools for our use.

Lindy started out on the lawnmower as she produced interesting lines and design on the lawn before Daryl took over for a finer cut. In the meantime, David, Sam and swapping between Daryl and Lindy, the team weeded the paths.

The last 30 minutes, the team all went outside for a big push to cut back the thorny hedges along the front of the residence.

As it approached 12:30, we had to call it as we had another session at 13:00 near Surrey Docks Farm. Thanks Elvis for helping us and see you next time.


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Thames Reach
Thames Reach is a London-based charity working with those suffering from homelessness.

Thames Reach’s mission is to help people who are homeless or vulnerable to find decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives.

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