Newham

Group run

To Dig Or Not To Dig?

9 GoodGymers made their way 3.0km to help their local community in Newham.

  • Brahma Pochee
  • Paul Cornick
  • Hilary
  • Sharon
  • Kevin Prince
  • Georgina Chalk
  • York runner
  • Matthew Lacey
  • Catriona Barker
 
Wednesday, 10th of May 2023
 
Led by Brahma Pochee

Huddling outside base, a warm air was punctuated as cold rain fell on team. We flew through an improvised question: "what's your favourite Parkrun - or run if you haven't done one, yet?" Upton Park, Valentine's Park, Holtham Parkrun, a run somewhere in Southampton, canal loop and Beckton coming in for the win for the jovial ways.

Down to Get Out Gardens, a first for Matt and Cat in the Bow permaculture haven. We were missold a planting session but had a solid stint at weeding instead. Two beds, two teams, several forks and trowels - we got to business. Catching up on life as we went along; Coronation concert line-up, Mexican tequila tasting, outsourcing work abroad, two week Half Marathon training plans and more.

The before and after pics look great (which I can't seem to upload). I do love a Wednesday eve at Get Out, such a compact biodiverse spot off the urban Bow rd. I'll book another one in there in a few weeks. But from one awesome green community space to another, next week it's Abbey Garden - sign up here

Get some lovely weekend miles in as the temp picks up a bit, see you'll next week.

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Brahma Pochee
Led by Brahma Pochee

GoodGym Newham Coordinator

GoodGymers helping out
  • Photographer

    Take photos for the session report

    • Sharon
  • Back marker

    Make sure that no one is left behind

    • Kevin Prince

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