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Now, we're within reaching distance of a late summer's BBQ

4 GoodGymers made their way to help the Thames Reach in Southwark.

  • David
  • Lindy Macfarlane
  • Sam Lefevre
  • Daryl Shaw
 
Saturday, 26th of August 2023
 
Led by Sam Lefevre
he/him

After many months without contact, Thames Reach reached out (excuse the pun) as they called for our help maintain their residential sites as many of them have gardens.

The Roseberry Street site will be used for their late summer BBQ in September and thus, needed our help to cut back the grass, take care of the weeds and trim back the hedges out front.

Lindy, David, Daryl and Sam all came to Thames Reach call on Saturday morning for this hour and a half session. They were met by the lovely Elvis, who showed them the task and took out the tools for our use.

Lindy started out on the lawnmower as she produced interesting lines and design on the lawn before Daryl took over for a finer cut. In the meantime, David, Sam and swapping between Daryl and Lindy, the team weeded the paths.

The last 30 minutes, the team all went outside for a big push to cut back the thorny hedges along the front of the residence.

As it approached 12:30, we had to call it as we had another session at 13:00 near Surrey Docks Farm. Thanks Elvis for helping us and see you next time.

Report written by Sam Lefevre


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Sam Lefevre
Led by Sam Lefevre

Southwark Area Activator since Sept 2021 Ultra runner (when I'm crazy), otherwise I stick to anything under a marathon... 🏃🏻

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