Orchard planting

We’ve got a lovely midweek Community Mission coming up next week with our friends at Earthwatch and The Orchard Project, and we’d love to see some GoodGym faces there.

This is a hands-on orchard planting session – getting stuck into the soil, learning a bit about fruit trees, and helping create something brilliant for the local community. It’s relaxed, sociable, and open to all abilities.

🌳 What to expect • Planting fruit trees (guidance provided – no experience needed) • Friendly volunteers and plenty of chat • A chance to support long-term green space in Barnet • Free food (yes, really 🍽️)

Grace from the Tiny Forest team will also be around on the day – some of you may remember her from a very muddy Tiny Forest planting!

⸻

📍 Event details • 📅 Date: Wednesday 14 January 2026 • ⏰ Time: 10:30am – 2:30pm • 📍 Location: Hollickwood Park Freehold Community Centre • 🎟️ Cost: Free • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to: All ages welcome

👉 Sign up here: hollickwoodcommunityorchard.eventbrite.co.uk

📧 Questions? Email: elizabeth@theorchardproject.org.uk

⸻

This is a great GoodGym Community Mission – perfect if you fancy doing some good without the run, or want to mix volunteering with a relaxed social vibe. Hope a few of you can make it 🌱💚