We had a smashing time.
6 Goodgymers helped their local community in Newham
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Tuesday 15th July
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Three years ago we had a community mission to construct a donated metal shed at The Up Garden.
Over the years the shed has required some repairs and developed a leaking roof, but after a fund raising campaign they have enough money for a new shed so how could we turn down the request to demolish the shed.
Catherine met us at the Garden, asked us to move the last few items in the shed and to remove the guttering as it will be reused.
Hammers in hand we set to working on demolishing the shed,an ideal task after a stressful day at work for Kevin and for Chris to celebrate his 50th GoodGym task
Once the shed was down and taken apart we piled the pieces ready for collection by the local council.
This task supported
Community garden and play space to encourage inter-generational socialisation and education on gardening, biodiversity and eco-sustainability
We are transforming a 900sqm disused laundry yard in a council housing estate into a free-to-access community garden and play space focussing on upcycled materials. It will be a place for everyone to learn about gardening, biodiversity and eco-sustainability in a social environment, whilst the open play space will include play equipment that – unlike typical playgrounds – has multiple uses to encourage creative interaction. Together, they provide different levels of exercise, and the opportunity for our younger and older generations to socialise outdoors, improving physical and mental health.
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