Painting and prepping for the Parish Ale beer festival
Help a community group of mostly older folks spruce up their space in advance of a fundraising event
Location
St John the Divine -- meet at the bell tower on northwest cornernext to Nelson Gardens at the western end of High Path, near its junction with Morden Road
South Wimbledon
SW19 2JY
Date and time
19:00 - 20:15Who this task will support
Merton Priory RingersThis indoors task will help the bell ringers of St John prepare for the upcoming Parish Ale beer festival fundraiser at the end of the month, which will include guided tours of the bell tower.
The main task will be repainting the lower part of the ringing chamber in the bell tower as recent replacement of electrical equipment has exposed older wall surfaces. It will also freshen up areas that have accumulated years of scuffs and general wear and tear.
There may also be some dusting and vacuuming of the ringing chamber, staircase and access routes to the tower to help get everything ready for visitors. And depending on how preparations are going elsewhere, we may also lend a hand around the church, moving equipment, pews and other items, and assisting with preparations for this ever-popular community event.
For this task we will meet at the site directly. Please wear old clothes and footwear that you don't mind getting dusty or splashed with paint!
Note that the pin on the map below is not correct - see map in the photo and correct access details below!
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Location
St John the Divine -- meet at the bell tower on northwest cornernext to Nelson Gardens at the western end of High Path, near its junction with Morden Road
South Wimbledon
SW19 2JY
Date and time
19:00 - 20:15Who this task will support
Merton Priory RingersSign up by 2:00pm on Monday 26th October so we can let Audrey know who to expect.
Walkable
As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.
Ideal for beginners
St John the Divine -- meet at the bell tower on northwest corner
next to Nelson Gardens at the western end of High Path, near its junction with Morden Road
South Wimbledon
SW19 2JY
**Access info:** Access to the ringing chamber is up approx. 2 flights of stairs via a relatively narrow spiral staircase (see photo). The steps are solid stone and there is a sturdy handrail, and you can take as much time as you need!
Meet at the large arched wooden door at the base of the church tower, on the north-western corner of the church (see photo with orange arrow). The W3W location provided is accurate for the meeting location / bell tower, as is the Google Maps pin for the church: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2mLa5ktTaVsff4bd9
Led by Audrey
GoodGym Merton TaskForce member
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Age Restriction
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