Shed dismantling at the Up Garden

Do Good Get Fit

Newham

Location
London Aquatics Centre
London
E20 2ZQ
Date and time
18:45 - 20:30
Tuesday, 15th of July 2025
Who this task will support
The UP Garden
We are transforming a 900sqm disused laundry yard in a council housing estate into a free-to-access community garden and play space focussing on upcycled materials. It will be a place for everyone to learn about gardening, biodiversity and eco-sustainability in a social environment, whilst the open play space will include play equipment that – unlike typical playgrounds – has multiple uses to encourage creative interaction. Together, they provide different levels of exercise, and the opportunity for our younger and older generations to socialise outdoors, improving physical and mental health.

After our amazing demolition of the shed at St Mary's Allotment in Plaistow, we have been asked to dismantle the shed at The Up Garden.

We built this donated shed for them in July 2022 so it seems fitting that we will take it down ready to be replaced with a new shed.

If you're new to GoodGym or to our group in Newham, for our Group Runs we meet just inside the entrance to the Aquatics Centre at 18:45 - just look out for anyone in a red t-shirt and come and say hello. We love to meet new people! You're welcome to run at whatever pace you feel comfortable and there are always back markers to make sure no one is left behind.

There are toilets at the Aquatics Centre, but currently no bag drop facilities.

The run from the Aquatics Centre to the UpGarden is about 2 miles each way, but you are also welcome to meet us at the task - we should be there by 19:15 and the address is:
The Up Garden
Eric Close
Forest Gate
E7 0AY

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Who's going

  • Hilary
  • Rosa
  • Graham Johnson

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This is a GoodGym group run, where we run to help a local community organisation and then run back.

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Location
London Aquatics Centre
London
E20 2ZQ
Date and time
18:45 - 20:30
Tuesday, 15th of July 2025
Who this task will support
The UP Garden
We are transforming a 900sqm disused laundry yard in a council housing estate into a free-to-access community garden and play space focussing on upcycled materials. It will be a place for everyone to learn about gardening, biodiversity and eco-sustainability in a social environment, whilst the open play space will include play equipment that – unlike typical playgrounds – has multiple uses to encourage creative interaction. Together, they provide different levels of exercise, and the opportunity for our younger and older generations to socialise outdoors, improving physical and mental health.
Options are available to run between 3km and 7km in total

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

This is a standard GoodGym group run. If you can't run for more than 15mins without stopping or you're worried about any aspect of the session, contact us.

Ideal for beginners

London Aquatics Centre
London
E20 2ZQ

Graham Johnson
Led by Graham Johnson

GoodGym Newham Run Leader

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