Hedge-layers Extraordinaire!

10 Goodgymers helped their local community in Windsor and Maidenhead
Angela Shaw
Diya Singh
Jen Simpson
Emma Barnes
Jane Gale
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Windsor and Maidenhead

Saturday 31st January

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An amazing 10 GoodGymers joined other volunteers to continue hedge-laying on the edge of Battlemead Common. Many had returned after really enjoying the task a fortnight ago. We all got to grips with learning some new skills - pleaching, laying, weaving, facing off, and whittling stakes. Welcome to Emma, who joined Goodgym after coinciding with us for the 3rd time! Well done to everyone for getting stuck in and helping to create a habitat that will be there for decades to come. Kudos to Jen, Mick and Jane for fitting in Park Run first, and double kudos to Mick and Jane for staying all day


This task supported
Braywick Nature Centre
A community hub to promote awareness of the natural environment.

Working in partnership with Groundwork South, Braywick Nature Centre acts as a community hub to promote awareness of the natural environment with events, walks and talks across the borough, and through educational sessions for school, youth and other groups. The service also offers support for local conservation and amenity groups. The nature centre houses displays and exhibitions on wildlife, sustainability and local history, and has a large classroom for use by schools and other groups and is only open to the public when events are taking place. The nature centre is situated in an old stable block, originally part of the estate belonging to Braywick Lodge. The 19th century mansion house was demolished in 1969, however the stables were refurbished in 1989 to provide a centre for environmental activities in the borough.

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Amy L GoodGym
Amy L GoodGym (she/her)

Sat 31st Jan at 4:33pm

Looks like a great session. Well done GoodGymers! x

Angela Shaw

Sat 31st Jan at 5:50pm

Great report Sheila!

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