A full clean-up of the rear garden was carried out by Alan and Breda to improve the overall appearance, safety, and usability of the outdoor space. The aim of the work was to create a clean and accessible area where the owner can comfortably sit and enjoy the garden. The following tasks were completed during the garden clearance:

• Removal and disposal of general garden rubbish and waste.
• Removal of an old toilet and various discarded house waste
• Cutting back and removal of overgrown weeds throughout the garden.
• Clearing pathways and seating areas to improve access and appearance.

Outcome

The rear garden has been significantly improved and is now cleaner, safer, and more usable. Overgrown vegetation and waste materials that previously restricted access and use of the space have been removed.

The cleared area now provides sufficient space for the owner to sit outside comfortably and enjoy the garden environment. General tidying of the garden to create a safer and more pleasant outdoor environment.

What a week for GoodGym Hounslow — so many celebrations, achievements and adventures to catch up on!

Fresh off the back of the London Marathon, the good things just kept coming. Florian was busy acting as a guide runner at the Hamburg Half Marathon, while Steph completed a double-header, topping things off with a marathon in Milton Keynes. Add in Will racing in Copenhagen this weekend, plus some adventurous international parkrunning tourism, and it’s safe to say there’s absolutely no stopping you all! We love to see it.

Last night our group run headed out to Dukes Meadow via what we'll call the scenic route. On arrival, we found a few GGers had already beaten us to the task and got stuck in early.

We were joining forces with Abundance London to tackle a huge mound of mulch that had been fly-tipped across several parking spaces. Task organiser Jen greeted us with a cautious, “Just do what you can — I don’t expect you to finish it all…”

But this was her first encounter with GG Hounslow...

Armed with rakes, shovels and wheelbarrows, we got to work. Barrow-load by barrow-load, the mountain steadily disappeared until the hidden parking spaces were finally revealed once more. Great to see some brilliant teamwork in action.

Meanwhile, Emily and Lucy headed over to the beautiful riverside garden, where they took care of some much-needed weeding and tidying, helping the space look its very best for passers-by.

With the sun out, the river alongside us and plenty of heavy lifting involved, it turned into a stunning evening and an unexpectedly thorough fitness session too.

Don’t forget — there’s a mission happening this Saturday at Watermans Park. Can you make it?

Great work everybody!