Cardiff

Community mission

How many runners does it take to screw in an allotment?

3 GoodGymers made their way to help the StarGarAllot Community Garden in Cardiff.

  • Michael
  • Emma Wilkins
  • Fiona Guy
 
Saturday, 14th of November 2020
 
Led by Michael

3 GoodGym members got together on a Saturday, the task originally was to demolish a structure however the organisers had decided to try to keep it. So our new task was to move it to its new location, where it currently stood was going to be the new spot for a brand new shed......I smell another task in the waiting!

After a quick coffee, walking the route and checking out the structure it was time to get moving, firstly we had to lift the front posts out of the ground before it could be lifted and carried over to the new area. Once it was free we realised that is was surprisingly heavy, so along with some additional volunteers we each took corners and slowly moved to our new spot. Regular breaks had to be taken, but we made it and the structure stayed in one piece.

YES

Now for the exciting time, just in was a great looking new tool a fence post hole maker. First to penetrate the soil was Fiona, straight in and screwing like a pro, it was great fun but still a hard work. After photographing and admiring the hole it was the turn of Mikey to get screwing. A few moans later, and a few rocks later he was done.

Now to stop screwing around and finish the task, we popped the structure in its new base and securely in the holes, a bit of back filling later and we were done.!

Why did we enjoy the task so much?

The sudden realisation that it was like a giant bottle opener.

Report written by Michael


Discuss this report

Fiona Guy
Fiona Guy
Sunday November 15th, 2020 22:10

😂 great report Mikey!! Great task.

sign in to add a comment

Share the love

Join us on the next run

18 Group Activity - St. Paul Community Centre

Tuesday 18:20 - 20:05
Led by Michael
Daffodil

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