Helping the Teesdale and Hollybush TRA with their community garden project in Bethnal Green

Join GoodGym and the Teesdale and Hollybush TRA for an afternoon of hands-on gardening on one of East London’s largest estates.

The TRA, including the resident community garden group, have created orchards, family play areas, allotments, planters and plots for all to enjoy over the years.

With your help, we’ll help the team continue on the 2025 makeover, an overhaul of much-loved garden areas. This project has included the reconstruction of many planters, the creation of a new pond and the planting of dozens of new plants and young trees, many of which have been distributed to community groups all over the borough.

Come and be part of something fun, visible, and full of purpose!

Wednesday’s activity: Everything you need to know

• Today’s activity may include weeding, planting, moving mulch and other practical outdoor tasks. All fitness abilities will be catered for.

• There are toilets and secure storage at the location.

• Please come dressed for outdoor gardening activities and running.

• We will run to the task, where we will be based from 2:30 – 4pm.

• If you’re running to the task, we will meet at 60 London Wall at 2pm and run to the task in Bethnal Green.

• If you’re coming by public transport, the closest underground station is Bethnal Green. Directions: Use the Cambridge Heath Road (west side) exit, head a short way down Bethnal Green Road, and cross the road when you get to the Bethnal Green Tavern. Make your way up Ellsworth Street, and we will meet you at the roundabout at 2:30.