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Not eggs-actly easy to come up with a pun for this one

16 GoodGymers made their way 2.0km to help the Friends of Rowntree Park in York.

  • Nick Griffin
  • York runner
  • Leanne
  • Jenna Drury
  • York runner
  • Paul Kelly
  • Vicky Hearson
  • James Tilburn
  • Michael Leadbetter
  • Abigail Darton
  • Hannah Leadbetter
  • York runner
  • York runner
  • Neil Bushell
  • Radu Chirvasuta
  • Jamie
 
Monday, 1st of April 2024
 
Led by James Tilburn

A small but talented group of Goodgymmers broke off from their second day of eating chocolate for an Easter Monday trip to Rowntree Park.

With three tasks to complete, we split into groups. The first task involved securing the logs in the sitting circle with stakes, screws and tools. Martin was definitely in his element with Radu, Barbara and Michael ably assisting. Speeding though the task, they were also able to join in the second task, barrowing woodchip to be placed around some of the saplings in the park.

With Neil shoveling (and eventually Martin and Michael as well), Leanne, Barbara and Radu were able to shuttle the woodchip to Jenna and Nick. They took charge of ensuring it was laid correctly. The woodchip is intended to reduce the weeds that would otherwise grow up around them and reduce their growth.

The final task was to dig out the nettles that were already starting to grow around the circle. Paul, Claire and Jamie attacked the area on the left whilst Lucy, Abigail and Hannah dealt with the nettles on the right. The ground was soft but the nettle roots were deep as usual so some of them put up a lot of fight before accepting they were coming out. Hannah managed to pull out some incredibly long roots so hopefully the nettles will remain gone for a good while.

With lots achieved in a short space of time, we put the tools away and played an exercise themed game of cards before heading back for some well earned brownies courtesy of Barbara.

Report written by James Tilburn


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    • Neil Bushell
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