Tower Hamlets

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Leaf Encounter

4 GoodGymers made their way to help the Stepney City Farm in Tower Hamlets.

  • Alex Dray
  • Tower Hamlets runner
  • Cassandra
  • Islington runner
 
Saturday, 20th of November 2021
 
Led by Laura Williams

GoodGymers along with other volunteers met in the Stepney City Farm office for refreshments, ice breakers and a briefing of the next 3 hours ahead. We were then given a comprehensive tour of the premises before beginning our first and main task clearing leaves from the paths - whilst trying not to obstruct the visitors. (The Farm had a Farmers market, restaurant and classes going on – so it was a hive of activity whilst we were there). Once we completed our initial task - we had another short break before collecting rosehips (for making jam, tea etc.), and feeding pigs and rabbits. (I was given the chance to hold one of the cute rabbits – a true delight!) All in all, it was an enjoyable and rare opportunity to understand the workings of a City Farm through a variety of volunteering activities – which meant we never got bored during our 3 hours there.

There will be another volunteering session next Saturday*. Please see details here:

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/stepney-city-farm-joining-the-farm-s-volunteering-days-e136243e-178a-4f05-b9ca-33486dded742

*Please note the expectation is that you will be there from 1-4pm – so please do not sign up unless you can commit to the full 3 hours).

Report written by Tower Hamlets runner


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John Shirley
John Shirley
Saturday November 20th, 2021 19:21

Good stuff!

Tower Hamlets runner
Tower Hamlets runner
Saturday November 20th, 2021 19:27

Cheers John!

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