Sunday 25th May
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Report written by Ilana
** A Towering Team Effort with Tom's Run Club š±šāāļø**
Yesterday's session was in collaboration with the fantastic Tomās Run Club, a friendly and inclusive running crew known for combining social miles with a real sense of community - and plenty of post-run socialising! We met up at Bermondsey in high spirits, so after lots of introductions and a whole load of energy we did a warm-up that got the blood pumping.
With the sound system fired up, we hit the streetsāwinding our way through the hustle of London Bridge and along the Thames to our destination: the new garden by the Tower of London.
This isn't just any garden. It's part of an inspiring project by Grounded Ecotherapy, a community-focused organisation that supports people in recovery or facing mental health challenges by connecting them with nature. Theyāve been transforming what was once a sad, neglected space into a lush, thriving green havenāand we were here to help keep that momentum going.
Once we arrived, we split into teams and got to work. Before we could tackle a huge planting task we had a serious challenge: hauling bags of stones up the stairs. A proper workout, with a purpose! Then it was onto getting the greenery into the ground. It was incredible what a difference it made - what was once just concrete planters suddenly came alive with pollinators, herbs, flowers and a whole range of other plants.
And just when we thought weād earned a rest⦠we finished with a squat challenge followed by a cheeky core triathlon that had everyone working hard.
With the job done and muscles worked, we wrapped up with a shorter run back to base, took a team photo, and hung out for a well-earned post-run social. Running with Tom and his crew was a real pleasureāhereās to more teamwork, more miles, and more positive impact ahead. šŖšæ
Southwark
Will allow the community garden to flourish and for local residents to enjoy the natural space and food that is grown