Windsor and Maidenhead

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We knew it would be a sludge fest, but it was mostly a stink fest!

8 GoodGymers made their way to help the Wild Maidenhead in Windsor and Maidenhead.

  • Amy L
  • Windsor and Maidenhead runner
  • Jess Smith
  • Claire Hobson
  • Windsor and Maidenhead runner
  • Windsor and Maidenhead runner
  • Windsor and Maidenhead runner
  • Anna Lafi
 
Wednesday, 18th of September 2024
 
Led by Windsor and Maidenhead runner

Last night we met at Oaken Grove pond where 2 volunteers from "friends of Oaken Grove" were already hard at work chopping down overgrowth and making a start on sludge removal. Jacqui from RBWM then brought us the equipment we needed to get going - it was a relatively simple task, relocate sludge from pond area to some overgrowth nearby. Simple but stinky, very stinky! All GoodGymmers that attended got stuck in (the mud), some with wellies in the pond area shoveling the sludge into buckets and others moving the sludge via wheelbarrow to the overgrowth. And repeat. A great upper body workout for sure! We came away rather covered in muck but it was good fun and an amazing team effort that made a real dent in the work that needs doing to the pond this year. We were also treated to a beautiful full moon and red skies which made for some nice photos. Well done everyone!

Report written by Windsor and Maidenhead runner


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Amy L
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Thursday September 19th, 2024 09:21

Such a great session! Thank you Sophie 😁

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