CANCELLED Restore Francis, Duke of Bedford to his former glory in Russell Square

Keep the park looking its best


Location
Date and time
10:30 - 12:00
Saturday, 25th of January 2020
Who this task will support
Russell Square Gardens

Please note that this community mission has been cancelled.

A professional cleaning team are now being employed to do this task so Saturday's Community mission in Russell Square is now unfortunately CANCELLED

Please come along and join us at Russell Square to help with an interesting task!

On our first visit to Russell Square we planted hundreds of bulbs in the flower beds and had a great time doing so. Earlier this week we went back to remove the mesh that has been protecting the bulbs whilst they germinate. We've now been asked if we can help with a more unusual task to help the Square look its best.

There's a statue of Sir Francis Russell, the second Duke of Bedford that has been somewhat neglected (see event picture). According to his Wikipedia profile Francis "appears to have been a generous and popular man", so it would be great if GoodGym can help clean up his plinth. This will allow this area of the park to be enjoyed by the public once again.

It'd be great to have a big team to help with this, and I'll look into booking some space in a nearby pub for a celebratory drink/lunch afterwards.


How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

Discussion

Ben
Ben
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 23:21

David has been told that the statue will be professionally cleaned instead, so stand down!

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Location
Date and time
10:30 - 12:00
Saturday, 25th of January 2020
Who this task will support
Russell Square Gardens
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

Russell Square Garden
Bloomsbury
London
WC1B 5BG
LONDON


Abi Perrin
Led by Abi Perrin

GoodGym York TaskForce member


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