*Tuesday session* Help out at Barking Food Forest + optional 1-Mile Run
Help this food-growing haven with it’s programme of improvements this Summer
Location
Barking Food Forest, Fielders Crescent
Barking
IG11 0FU
Essex
Date and time
18:15 - 19:15We've got a lovely task scheduled on the evening of Tuesday 8th July.
Our group sessions are open to everyone - if you're new to GoodGym please sign up and come along - we are inclusive and friendly, and we'll be pleased to see you!!
💪 What’s Happening?
We’ve teamed up with Barking Food Forest to help turbo-charge the improvements planned to the Forest this Summer. Nikhil has been leading a programme of enhancements including new greenhouse, compost toilet, outdoor kitchen and more planting so that local families can benefit even more from the space!
🧤 What We’ll Do
Wood chipping the ground in the picnic area (shovelling & barrowing)
graveling pathways next to the greenhouse (shovelling & barrowing)
No gardening experience needed! All tools and guidance will be provided on the day.
🕕 Timings
6-6.15 – Meet outside Barking Riverside Overground Station (exit closest to River Thames) ready to depart at 6.15 for a gentle 1-mile run. We're a friendly and inclusive group and we never leave anyone behind :)
6:15 – 6:30 – gentle 1-mile run
6.30 – 6.40 – arrive at Barking Food Forest, intro & safety briefing.
6:40 – 7:10 – Task time!
7:10 – 7:15 – Wrap-up and high fives
7:15 – Finish
👉 If you want to meet us at the task, please head straight to the main entrance at Barking Food Forest (gate at corner of Fielders Crescent and Ripplegate Walk – opposite end of Forest to the car park / LEYF Barking Riverside Nursery) and we'll meet you there at 6.30!
🌞 Why It Matters
This is just the first step in a summer-long transformation of the Barking Food Forest. With your help, the Forest will soon be ready to host even more outdoor activities: forest schools; school visits; planting & food growing sessions; yoga; mindfulness; art workshops and more! We’ll be returning over the summer to help Nikhil with more tasks to get the Forest looking it’s best!
👋 Who You’ll Meet
- Nikhil, the heart of Barking Food Forest and longtime community lead
- Steven, the Area Activator for Good Gym Barking & Dagenham
Come along for a relaxed and friendly evening of volunteering – no experience needed, just bring your energy and community spirit!
I hope to see you there!!
Steven
Who's going
Discussion
Barking and Dagenham
New to GoodGym?
This is a GoodGym group run, where we run to help a local community organisation and then run back.
New GoodGymers are welcome to GoodGym group runs - no one gets left behind. You're unlikely to be alone, hundreds of new people sign up every week.
Location
Barking Food Forest, Fielders Crescent
Barking
IG11 0FU
Essex
Date and time
18:15 - 19:15Walkable
You will be able to join a group walking to the task if you'd prefer not to run.
Options are available to run between 1km and 2km in total
Remember that we run/walk to and from the task, so you'll only be running/walking for half this distance in one go.
This is a standard GoodGym group run. If you're worried about any aspect of the session, contact us.
Ideal for beginners
Barking Food Forest
, Fielders Crescent
Barking
IG11 0FU
Essex
use entrance gate at corner of Fielders Crescent and Ripplegate Walk – opposite end of Forest to the car park / LEYF Barking Riverside Nursery
Led by Steven
Barking & Dagenham Good Gym Area Activator; School engagement for TfL, founder Roding Rubbish, Barking Park run regular.
What to look out for
Age Restriction
GoodGym welcomes anyone aged 18 or over. If you are under 18 then you will be unable to participate in any GoodGym activity
Make sure you've read our general guidelines for safety when running and at a task.
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