๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒฟ Supporting Pam to maintain Coombe Wood Gardens

Previously a gold award winning park, Coombe Wood Gardens has a special place in many people's hearts, visitors often stop and share their stories

๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒฟ Supporting Pam to maintain Coombe Wood Gardens

Previously a gold award winning park, Coombe Wood Gardens has a special place in many people's hearts, visitors often stop and share their stories

Coombe Wood Gardens

Conduit Lane

Croydon

CR0 5RQ

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Saturday 8th August 2026

10:00am - 12:00pm

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For this session we're going to meet at the task, so you'll need to make your own way there. We encourage you to walk, run, or cycle to do so!

    About this session

    Be part of a great team supporting Coombe Wood Gardens with task owner Pam. This session will be taking place every other Saturday - come join!

    ๐Ÿงค What You'll Do
    There are a variety of tasks suitable for all abilities, including: Sweeping, pruning, digging, weeding, planting, mulching, propagation, transplanting, watering.

    They also maintain a small vegetable patch where they have planted potatoes, runner beans, courgettes, tomatoes, spinach and kale (produce will be available to GoodGymers :)).

    ๐Ÿ•› Timings
    Come along anytime between 10am - 12 noon.

    ๐Ÿ‘‹ Who You'll Meet
    The task owner Pam - please make contact to let her know you'll be attending. Pam's email address is pammanisier@aol.com & mobile number is 07867906947.

    Come along for a relaxed and friendly morning of volunteering โ€“ no experience needed, just bring your energy and community spirit!

    This task supports
    Friends of Coombe Wood Gardens
    Coombe Wood Gardens is a much loved public park that requires ongoing maintenance. Sessions are designed to be fun with a variety of tasks each time.

    These popular sessions combine an opportunity to do some physical work and also to learn about various aspects of gardening. There are a variety of tasks suitable for all ages/abilities ; sweeping, pruning, digging, weeding, planting, mulching, propagation, transplanting, watering. We also maintain a small vegetable patch where we have planted potatoes, runner beans, courgettes, tomatoes, spinach and kale (produce will be available to volunteers :)). Tools provided, no experience necessary. Gloves provided but please bring your own is you have some. Also great opportunity to meet like minded people, events so far have been filled with chat and laughter, the team usually visit the cafe after the session for a well earned cuppa.

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    Leigh Hall
    Led by Leigh Hall

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    Coombe Wood Gardens

    Conduit Lane

    Croydon

    CR0 5RQ

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