Company Drinks runs a growing garden in Barking Park that offers local residents opportunities to grow ingredients for making drinks, reconnecting with local green spaces and nearby countryside.

They run a range of events, activities and workshops through out the year.

GoodGym have been invited to visit on Friday 4 September to help prepare the garden for their Community Open Day happening on Saturday 12 September. We'll be rewarded with some drinks and snacks made by Company Drinks!

👉 Come along and meet some other cool locals, get some physical activity and discover this incredible garden. Check out their short film all about the garden here

🧤 What We’ll Do

• complete a range of tasks requiring different physical exertion levels to help prepare for the Community Open Day

No experience needed! All tools and guidance will be provided on the day.

🕕 Timings

6pm - (optional) meet at Barking Station for a group run / walk to Company Drinks.

6:30pm - meet at Company Drinks in Barking Park - located here. Ready for instructions and safety briefing

6:35 - 7:25pm - task time

7:25 - 7:30pm – wrap-up and high fives

7:30pm – finish (with option to continue helping for those keen)

🌞 Why It Matters

The annual Community Open Day happens every Autumn and is Company Drink's flag-ship public event. It's an incredible opportunity for residents to learn about growing fruit, herbs and other drinks ingredients, as well as learning about the process of making soft drinks, juices and other drinks. It is events such as this that drive engagement and hep Company Drinks recruit future participants for their funded programmes throughout the year.

🤝 Who you'll meet

Shaun Tuck - Head of Community Growing and Drinks Production - Shaun is passionate about blending community, sustainability, and mixology, and enjoys bringing people together through unique drink experiences.

Come along for a relaxed and friendly morning of volunteering – no experience needed, just bring your energy and community spirit, see you there!!