Kingston upon Thames

Community mission

Take it or leaf it

2 GoodGymers made their way to help the Hogsmill Community Garden and Hogsmill Community Garden in Kingston upon Thames.

  • Rachel White
  • Petra Stockelmayerova
 
Sunday, 9th of October 2022
 
Led by Rachel White

A lovely Sunday morning had Petra and Rachel heading towards the Hogsmill Community Garden to help Brian with a few tasks. The hedge needed trimming and so the electric trimmer was put in action and lots of progress was being made until, unfortunately, it ran out of battery. Oh no! Fortunately the well-stocked shed had a plethora of loppers and choppers so the task could still be done. Petra made great headway with the weeding task and the raised bed by the children's play area was soon free of unwanted plants.

We told Brian about the new area we had adopted in Canbury Gardens and he very kindly offered us a range of herbs! Such a generous offer and we are very grateful. We bagged them up and I wobbled home on my bike so I could look after them until we had a chance to plant them in another task.

Lovely to see you, Petra! You were right about the Hogsmill Garden being a beautiful place. We'll be back to help soon.

Report written by Rachel White


Discuss this report

sign in to add a comment

Rachel White
Led by Rachel White

I am the area activator for Kingston Upon Thames. Keen to keep moving and improving.

GoodGymers helping out
  • Report Writer

    Be in charge of writing the session report

    • Petra Stockelmayerova
  • Photographer

    Take photos for the session report

    • Petra Stockelmayerova

Share the love

Join us on the next run

Make Edith Gardens more accessible

Tuesday 18:30 - 20:30
Led by Rachel White
The Quaker Centre

Find out more

Become a member

with an optional monthly donation

  • Run, walk, or cycle to help older people
  • Access sessions across the country
  • Claim your GoodGym t-shirt

Need help with a community project?

If you're a community organisation and have a physical task then we'd like to help.

Request a task

Cookies help us deliver our services. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more