Richmond

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How many GoodGymers does it take to put a bulb in?

9 GoodGymers made their way 4km to help the Petersham Common Conservators in Richmond.

  • Sam
  • Jack Concanon
  • Susan Martin
  • Lucy Hill
  • Adam Stephens
  • Richmond runner
  • Jack Willans
  • Ken MacKenzie
  • Richmond runner
 
Monday, 21st of November 2022
 
Led by Jack Concanon

Nine GoodGymers met in Richmond with Sam who led us on a warmup and an easy run along the River Thames to Petersham Common on Monday night the 21 November. We met Ken on the Common to put a bulb in….1,000 bulbs! We were given quick directions on what the task was and got stuck in digging a trench before we planted the 1,000 daffodil bulbs called tete-a-tete. These are very early dainty yellow daffodil bulbs that will mark the return of Spring. In no time we had dug the trench and set about planting the 1,000 bulbs screwing them gently into their new sockets to prepare them to come on full in a with a vibrant splash of yellow in early spring. We backfilled the trench and stomped the soil to ensure the bulbs were in full contact with the soil to grow. With a quick cheer we soon packed up the tools and departed running back into the night to Richmond with Jack leading the way home.

Report written by Ken MacKenzie


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Jack Concanon
Led by Jack Concanon

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    • Susan Martin

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