The road less gravelled

8 Goodgymers helped their local community in Tower Hamlets
Emma Jones
Tyler Batchelor
John Shirley
Fiona M
Chris Burns
Rohan
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Tower Hamlets

Thursday 30th May

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Fiona M
Fiona M

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Tonight we helped Larry to resurface a key area of the outdoor space for the Yurt cafe and Foundation of St Katherine's. Our mission was to remove the old gravel, cover the patch with fresh underlay then add the new gravel. Simple in theory, but the task was not to be underestimated in just over an hour. A big welcome to Tyler who completed his first Goodgym task and definitely got stuck in shovelling the gravel into wheel barrows and securing the new underlay. We worked diligently to finish our patch which went from looking tired to a welcoming space with new white gravel. We even had a DJ to power us through the task thanks to the Limehouse cafe garden where we gathered for a post-task pizza and drink. Thanks everyone for all your hard work!


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The Royal Foundation of St Katharine
The Royal Foundation of St Katharine 'has served as a centre for worship, hospitality and service over many centuries'.

The Royal Foundation of St Katherine is a retreat centre and urban oasis in Limehouse, established by Queen Matilda in 1147. In 2011, St Katharine’s opened its doors to the general public, providing an oasis of calm in the heart of East London. It has become a place where groups and individuals can stay, meet, reflect and retreat. In 2020, St Katharine’s offered itself to become part of the NHS provision for The Royal London and Barts. A dynamic volunteer network, Limehouse Aid, also joined St Katharine’s, which now hosts a food bank distributing food. St Katharine’s is also a thriving arts and community organisation. London’s only Yurt Café is set amidst a wildflower and vegetable community garden (complete with bees).

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John Shirley

Fri 31st May at 3:48pm

I was looking tired as well

Tower Hamlets runner

Sat 1st Jun at 6:12pm

It was great fun and good to see you all - well done Fiona for keeping us on task.

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