A ribbiting time at Urban escape

6 Goodgymers helped their local community in Bristol
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Bristol

Monday 22nd June 2020

Report written by Alice Dalrymple

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It was great to have a full group of Goodgymers at today's task with Urban escape, an amazing allotment space in the South of Bristol. After an obligatory moan about the hills we had ran, walked (or in my case) crawled up, we had an introduction to Youth moves and a tour of the site.

There was plenty of stuff to get involved with and the group divided and conquer to get the work done in the beautiful sunshine. Toby and Anna were busy pulling weeds and clearing an area to be tarped (technical term), Roz was removing grass from the path so it wouldn't disappear and Mel, Jenny and I were clearing underneath the hut to make the space more user friendly.

A particular highlight was having to move plastic tubs weighing 26kg into newly discovered store cupboard, unearthing slow worms and keeping a watchful eye on our new friend Freddo the frog. After a couple of hours we were rewarded with strawberries and blackcurrants before parting ways with the exciting prospect of a huge decline to start our journeys home!

There is plenty more to be done with Urban escape so watch this space for more tasks listed over the coming weeks.


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Youth Moves Urban Escape
Everyone Is Welcome. Everyone Is Valued. Everybody Matters

Urban Escape is based at the roundhouse and acre growing space at Springfield Allotments in Knowle and aims to reconnect young people and adults with nature, create lasting relationships and supporting local people on their journey through life. The project utilises a wide variety of outdoor activities, life skills and group work as the tool to engage the groups and build relationships. Hands on and creative activities throughout the year include bush craft, growing, foraging and cooking fresh food, natural arts and crafts, community engagement and social action projects. The Junior, Senior and Adult groups take ownership of their projects by choosing activities and trips at different points through the year. All three groups have a maximum of 10 young people/adults at any one time because of the tools and activities used for the sessions. http://www.youthmoves.org.uk/urban-escape

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Attendees
Toby Gallagher
Melanie Young
Alice Dalrymple
Jenny Chak
Anna Tattersall
Roz Glover
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