Sunday 27th August 2023
Report written by Simon Fitzmaurice
Our Goodgym crew were treated to a gloriously sunny Sunday morning at Penn Road Gardens today. The local resident gardening team were thrilled to have so many Goodgym helpers on hand to assist with their green projects, particularly as they are hosting a celebration in two weeks:
Party in the Park- Penn Road Gardens - A celebration of the volunteer efforts in this idyllic green space!
https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/party-in-the-park-penn-road-gardens
Between us, we were able to cut and trim loads of awkward overgrown bushes surrounding the gardens, and swept up huge amounts of dropped leaves across the pedestrian entrances. Loads of litter picking and gathering discarded rubbish too, always found in bushes next to Caledonian Road. Midway through our morning, we took advantage of a lovely cup of tea and coffee and optional digestives to fuel our excellent work!
Within just two hours, we made a real transformation. Top stuff everyone!
We were the first community group to get a contract from Islington Council to maintain the garden at the end of our street, and have made it useable for the residents and a beautiful space for the community to enjoy
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Wednesday morning drop-in community gardening sessions in Newington Green