Return of the Mac!

6 Goodgymers helped their local community in Barking and Dagenham
Steven
Peter Phillips
Monika Boupacha
Meenakshi
Mason Sweeney
Kim Evans
Barking and Dagenham

Wednesday 23rd September

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Steven
Steven

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SOCIAL MEDIA

Peter Phillips
Peter Phillips

PHOTOGRAPHER

Mason Sweeney
Mason Sweeney

PHOTOGRAPHER

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Guess who's back?

After 9 weeks away, I returned for my first GoodGym session since the birth of my second child.

Finally getting out of the flat, I was giddy with excitement arriving at Gale Street Organic Community Garden and seeing so many wonderful GoodGymers. Especially Monika who came along for a trial session - I loved your curiosity about GoodGym and all the questions you had; crossing my fingers you'll be back!

Weeding was the order of the day - with Nassaba guiding us on what to remove and what to leave. Although half the growing area was covered in coriander - we decided to leave it in place as it smelt amazing and Peter took some home to cook with - it was brilliant to see you after so long away.

A special well done to Meenakshi for making it to their first Gale Street session - especially after searching all over Becontree to find us. The garden is squirrelled away behind the Coop on Gale Street, I must update the direction instructions! 🙈

Our Future Leader Mason is growing in confidence every session, now having been co-leader at their 3rd. To thoroughly embarrass you - I really admire your calm and gentle presence, making everyone fee comfortable and at ease.

Last but not least, I really enjoyed chatting with Kim as we quietly worked away removing weeds from around the tomatoes - a few more days sunshine and they'll be juicy enough to harvest!


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Community wellness project using nature-based activities to boost wellbeing

Elevate at the allotment is a community wellness project using nature-based activities to boost mental, physical, and social wellbeing in a supportive outdoor environment.

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🌿*** SUNDAY SESSION 2.30-3.30PM*** Gale Street Organic Community Garden (Becontree)
🗓Sunday 4th October 2:00pm

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