🌿 Gale Street Organic Community Garden (Becontree) - preparing ground for new polytunnel

What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon in early Spring than at this wonderful natural oasis in the heart of Becontree. Come and meet like-minded people, connect with nature and get active!

Our group sessions are open to everyone - if you're new to GoodGym please sign up and come along - we are inclusive and friendly, and we'll be pleased to see you!! All GoodGym B&D sessions hstart with an optional run / walk (more details below)

After more than 10 sessions last year, we're returning to carry on our vital work helping getting the garden ready to welcome the community.

🧤 What We’ll Do

• Preparing the ground at rear of garden for a polytunnel installation

• Collecting and removing rubbish

• Weeding

No gardening experience needed! All tools and guidance will be provided on the day.

🕕 Timings

• 1.45pm - optional - meet outside Becontree station for an optional 1-mile run or walk (or bit of both!) around Parsloes Park.

• 2pm - arrive at Gale Street Organic Community Garden for introduction & safety briefing.

• 2:05 –2.55 – Task time!

• 2.55 – 3pm – Wrap-up and high fives

• 3pm – Finish

🌞 Why It Matters

Making the garden safe and accessible is key to getting ready to host a programme of well being activities for local residents.

👋 Who You’ll Meet

• Breda, the heart of the garden and longtime community lead
• Nassaba, from Elevate Together, who’ll guide us through the task and provide safety tips

Come along for a relaxed and friendly evening of volunteering – no experience needed, just bring your energy and community spirit!

I hope to see you there!!

Steven