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Mon 7th Oct at 7:00pm
Tower Hamlets Report written by Laura Williams
A fantastically mild October evening saw 12 GoodGymers huddled together in the productive, much-loved Globe Community Food Garden tucked away in the heart of Bethnal Green.
With task owners Lubna and Hannah well prepared, the first group was soon assigned to the mammoth task of turning the large vats of compost. Out it all came, with the containers being emptied and the heavy mound of compost turned. This was a workout-and-a-half.
With three other teams dispatched to other areas of the garden, reshaping a bay tree and pruning the roses, this was a busy time.
Secateurs were shared, ladders balanced and gloves donned.
At 7:45 we looked wide-eyed at the mound of compost that still needed to be returned to the huge cone composters, before the obligatory "all hands on deck" shout-out. And in just over 10 minutes, the team had accomplished the task. With small containers helping to form a large chain of compost-passing, the team blitzed the final big pile.
The pruning squad dragged in the last of the thorny rose cuttings, and we were soon standing in front of where the compost mound had stood, posing for our all-important final picture.
"A huge thanks to everyone for helping out - having the compost turned and all of the bushes trimmed is such a huge help, and it's not easy work."
Well done to everyone for a great night.
Particularly big shout-outs tonight to:
Lucinda for a great pun!
Nick for some great photos.
...And our Emma, who reached her 50th good deed tonight, and who is such a big part of GoodGym Tower Hamlets.
Until next time.
Mon 7th Oct at 7:00pm
We're heading to the heart of Bethnal Green to lend a hand to this dedicated gardening group.
Read moreMon 30th Sep at 7:00pm
Tower Hamlets Report written by Laura Williams
A fab-sized team gathered in Newell Street this evening for our task with Ocean Youth Connexions and Tower Hamlets Community Transport Hub.
Meeting outside Kingâs Wharf Park before 7, we caught up on the news from the weekend and discussed the nightâs task.
Kamal, from Ocean Youth, came down to greet us as our group size was growing and we slowly made our way into the garage area to be briefed on tonightâs task.
Ocean Youth Connexions offer a range of youth provision across the borough, during term time and the school holidays.
The organisation has recently relocated its offices to Limehouse, to join the Tower Hamlets Community Transport team, a small charity âset up to provide transport to voluntary and community groups in Tower Hamletsâ.
Gathering in the garage area, surrounded by equipment for tonightâs task, Kamal proceeded to run through the list of tonightâs activities, which included another big leaf-clearing in the outdoor area; a thorough cleaning of all the upstairs windows, and a sugar-soaping of the toilet walls, in preparation for next monthâs big painting activity.
The GoodGymers worked fast, moving onto new tasks including radiator-cleaning and jasmine-pruning.
It was now well and truly dark, complete with an Autumn wind, but thankfully, the outside area at the Hub is beautifully (flood)lit.
As always, the time flew and just before 8, Emma, John and Lucinda were heading up the task wrap-up effort, finishing slickly and precisely at 8.
Another great night with Ocean Youth - we return on the 28th October... Save The Date!
Tue 1st Oct at 6:33pm
SOOO MUCH FOMO! sorry to have missed guys but will definitely be there next week!!
Tue 1st Oct at 6:37pm
See you next week!
Tue 1st Oct at 9:37pm
Great to see you all đđ
Tue 1st Oct at 10:04pm
and thanks Lucinda for helping with the wrap-up - and taking the picture
Tue 1st Oct at 10:09pm
Thanks John!
Sat 28th Sep at 9:30am
Come and get your weekend off to a splendid start...
Read moreMon 23rd Sep at 7:00pm
Tower Hamlets Report written by Emma Jones
"On a rather muggy Monday evening, a determined group of GoodGymers gathered at Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park ready to tackle a task that was nothing short of monumental: raking the cut grass from the meadow site near the Soanes Centre.
Ken from the Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park (an independent charity) kicked things off with a quick intro, sharing the park's vital role as an urban sanctuary for both nature lovers and local residents.
But this wasnât just your average raking session. We were on a mission to create the ideal conditions for a wildflower meadow to thrive - working like âa swarm of locustsâ to clear the cut grass (as enthusiastic and methodical, but with better vibes).
Armed with rakes, wheelbarrows and a can-do attitude, we set to work. It was a lively, albeit dark, scene - grass flying, barrows wheeling and everyone chipping in to create a landscape where wildflowers can flourish.
Each sweep of the rake felt like an effective addition to a workout.
By the end of the hour, we were tired but satisfied by the HUGE mound of raked grass we had created. I would say that the meadow looked fantastic, but to be honest, we couldnât really see it. Weâll take Kenâs word for it.
The night wrapped up with a big thank you from Ken, and a reminder of our celebration on Thursday for our work with Larry at the Yurt Cafe for the Foundation of St Katherine.
A huge thank you to the Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park for leading the charge. And to the fantastic GoodGymers, as always.
Hereâs to more meadow missions and green adventures in the autumn months ahead."
Tue 24th Sep at 5:12pm
Sorry about my jacket. I did put it on the floor for the group photo but it still dominated the picture
Tue 24th Sep at 11:18pm
đ attention seeking jacket
Mon 30th Sep at 7:00pm
We were so good last time, we're going back again
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