Kingston upon Thames

Community mission

Are we ready? Goodgym was thorn ready!

4 GoodGymers made their way to help the The Community Brain in Kingston upon Thames.

  • Jane Yelloly
  • Laura Waller
  • Windsor and Maidenhead runner
  • Susi
 
Tuesday, 7th of July 2020
 
Led by Mark Barun

The Farm of Futures community growing project were in need of some help taming the overgrown and weedy growing areas and borders and goodgym was happy to oblige!

This awesome project supports the growth of local ideas as well as food, promotes cross generational skill sharing, educates on aquaponics and encourages the farming of waste for upcycled, community designed products.

So armed with loppers, Jane, Laura and Sam quickly got to work attacking the mass of brambles and weeds blocking access to the growing beds. Meanwhile Susi got stuck in with clearing space for a new greenhouse to be erected.

The next challenge was to stuff all the thorny cuttings into the garden waste bag without sustaining too many injuries - a large sheet of cardboard proved to be a handy tool for this!

After taking a final socially distanced group picture, we headed off leaving behind a promise to return again soon.

Report written by Laura Waller


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Mark Barun
Mark Barun
Wednesday July 8th, 2020 11:16

Great job all, lovely to see the photos and nice report Laura ; - )

Laura Waller
Laura Waller
Wednesday July 8th, 2020 18:34

Cheers Mark!

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Mark Barun
Led by Mark Barun

Run Trainer for Richmond & Kingston. Qualified Personal Trainer & Sports Coach, check out barunfitnessandmartialarts.co.uk

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