From Thorny to Thorn-Free
12 Goodgymers helped their local community in Kingston upon Thames
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Tuesday 17th February
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After what seems like endless rain this year, today we enjoyed a crisp, dry evening - perfect for a spot of bramble bashing. With head torches on and spirits high, the team gathered to tackle a brambly jungle that had been growing way too confident in its ability to take over the space earmarked for pollinator planting. We met Georgina, Kingston's new Biodiversity Officer, who talked us through the task and handed out much needed gloves, loppers and waste bags. We were also joined by a local councilor and a couple of willing local residents - all help welcome so thanks for the extra muscle!
It's always amazing how much can be done within an hour when many hands work together. We lopped, hacked, yanked, ripped and dug our way through the mess of thorns and, although not 100% clear, made a massive impact on the patch. This was certainly a satisfying task even if it did leave a few rips in clothes and our skin got some free acupuncture.
Excellent work team!
This task supported
Kingston Council: Pollinator pathClearing bus stop brambles for a new pollinator bed to extend the Wildway and improve pavement access.
We’re growing the 'Wildway' at Upper Brighton Road! While the roundabout is already being restored into a wildflower meadow, we’ve set our sights on the overgrown scrub near the bus stop (Langley Avenue (Stop SA)). By clearing the encroaching brambles and planting a new pollinator bed, we’re creating a space that’s not only easier to walk past but also more beautiful for neighbors and better for our local bees and butterflies.
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