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Monday 7th October
Steph Mills 1 completed 5 good deeds with GoodGym.
Steph is a now a pretty committed GoodGym runner. They've just run to do good for the fifth time
Sat 5th Oct at 10:00am
Richmond Report written by Richmond runner
A warm and sunny morning greeted us for today’s task at the Vine Road Community Growing Project in Barnes. We met at the polytunnels and shifted a bit of garden furniture before dividing to conquer separate jobs involving compost and mulch. Classic.
The mulchers set about coating the raised beds in some rich organic material to nourish the soil and remaining crops over winter. Meanwhile, the others were busy shovelling and sieving matter from the compost heap to remove larger bits of wood, roots, worms, and more than a few coffee pods, to leave a most pleasing fine and light compost. Lovely.
Most of the group also stopped a little longer to enjoy well-earned coffees and baked treats in the sun from the community café.
Welcome to all those who joined us for the first time, whether from other areas or new to GoodGym. We hope to see you and the friendly bunch at Vine Road again soon.
Sat 5th Oct at 10:00am
Help to keep the growing project on top form to help feed families in the area.
Read moreWed 24th Apr at 7:25pm
Richmond Report written by Steph Mills 1
I learned so much about bats and their habitat along the Thames. Thank you for a really interesting evening with a friendly bunch of fellow bat-recorders.
Wed 24th Apr at 7:25pm
Helping to learn about the impact of light pollution on the local bat population
Read moreSun 21st Apr at 10:00am
Richmond Report written by Liz (She/her)
The London marathon is happening today and while some of the team were out running it, some of us found some more training to complete!
Arriving at St. Margaret's Station we received the briefing from Friends of St Margaret's for the two new planters that needed to be built, lined and filled with compost.
The task started with carrying the necessary wood from the storage room to the working areas, then cracking on with the somewhat IKEA-like instructions. As with all flat pack, the expected errors occured: bits the wrong way up, pegs in the wrong hole, unclear instructions and tools that weren't quite up to the job!
With some fast learning on the job we did manage to get back on track, just like the trains that brought happy Sunday commuters in and out of London. Many stopped to say hello and thank us as the planters progressed.
Once all of the wood was firmly in place and pegged in, we lined them with a damp-proof membrane and capped them off with the finishing layer. Time for a group shot and some well-earned pride before heading off to track Marathon runners and enjoy a Sunday lunch!
A massive hello and thank you to Andrea who joined for her first GoodGym task.
Keep an eye out for more tasks at the station as we have been asked to help with weeding the banks and looking after the new beds once they are planted up.
Sat 23rd Mar at 10:00am
Richmond Report written by Liz (She/her)
A late change in the schedule saw the group meet at Petersham Common today where we have been helping task owner Ken to work on the traditional hedgerow this year. This is an amazing way to create a natural living habitat for the area, and it looks amazing too.
Ken has been working hard doing the bleaching and post placement so today we could just focus on the binding for the top using slim branches that can bend and flex around the posts. Split into three groups we managed to cover a large area in one sunny session before stepping back to admire our roadside handiwork with chocolates provided by Ken!
Friday 23rd February
Steph Mills 1 has done their first good deed with GoodGym.
Steph is a now a fully fledged GoodGym runner. They've just run to do good for the first time. They are out there making amazing things happen and getting fit at the same time.
Friday 23rd February
Steph Mills 1 earned their community cape by completing their first community mission.
Steph completed a community mission. Instead of watching TV or lying in bed, Steph was out there making their community a better place to be. For making that choice they have earned the community cape.
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