Clearing out Tree Guards at Merton Fields 🌳

To help clear up our green spaces in Swindon


Location
The Moonrakers
Cricklade Road
Swindon
SN2 5AA
Wiltshire
Date and time
18:00 - 19:45
Thursday, 17th of February 2022
Who this task will support
Stratton St Margaret Parish Council
Stratton St Margaret is a thriving community deep in history with St Margaret and the Dragon. We have a population approaching 23,000 residents and 9,000 households.


We have been invited to clear out the tree guards at Merton Fields for Stratton St Margaret Parish Council The tree guards help young trees to stay upright in the wind when they are establishing; they also make them more visible to the public and to prevent rabbits from eating the trees! This task will ensure that the trees grow stronger so why not pop on a head torch, bring some gloves and join us this evening?

We will be meeting at 6pm just outside the Moonrakers*; just look out for us in the red and black GoodGym tops! After the task, we may be able to fit in a short exercise session before heading back to the Moonrakers.

Please note: This Group Run is Walkable, meaning that there will be one group of Walkers leaving the Moonrakers just after 6pm (led by a Task Force Member) and a second group of Runners leaving the Moonrakers at around 6:10pm (led by a Run Leader). Please also be aware that GoodGym runs are suitable for runners of all abilities. All our runs are backmarked and we never leave anyone behind.

*Please look out for our Run Leader, Simon who will meet you all just outside the Moonrakers.

Please note that for the time being, our Group Runs will start in various outdoor locations meaning that lockers, toilets and refreshment facilities may not be available before and after the Group Run. We hope that this will change in the future and that at some point soon we can return to a regular meeting point with facilities. For the meantime let's just enjoy meeting up again - we have a lot to catch up on 😊



Who's going

  • Kirsty Hodgson
  • Darren Pettit
  • Helen Saville
  • Simon Sperring

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Location
The Moonrakers
Cricklade Road
Swindon
SN2 5AA
Wiltshire
Date and time
18:00 - 19:45
Thursday, 17th of February 2022
Who this task will support
Stratton St Margaret Parish Council
Stratton St Margaret is a thriving community deep in history with St Margaret and the Dragon. We have a population approaching 23,000 residents and 9,000 households.


Walkable

You will be able to join a group walking to the task if you'd prefer not to run.

2km total distance

Remember that we run/walk to and from the task, so you'll only be running/walking for half this distance in one go.

This is a standard GoodGym group run. If you're worried about any aspect of the session, contact us.

Ideal for beginners

The Moonrakers
Cricklade Road
Swindon
SN2 5AA
Wiltshire


Simon Sperring
Led by Simon Sperring

GoodGym Swindon Run Leader

GoodGymers helping out
  • Back marker

    Make sure that no one is left behind

    • Helen Saville

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