An Eastern magic makeover
8 GoodGymers made their way 33.1km to help the Adur Worthing Council and Adur Worthing Council in Worthing.
- Monday, 11th of July 2022
- Led by JULIA GLEESON
Worthing GoodGym on tour
Tonight was the first time we had a task outside of the borough of Worthing so officially we were on tour ( but without a tour bus or our social secretary! ) There was a variety of modes of transport with Ros, Paul and myself cycling over, Jay and Ricky running, Anne driving and John chauffeuring Gill :)
We had been approached to help out a very small group of 3 keen volunteers called Eastbrook Community Gardeners who have been working tirelessly on their own since lockdown to try and improve the local neighbourhood.
We were warmly welcomed by Carol, who could not have been more helpful setting us up with the task ensuring we were comfortable and safe.
With the the warm weather we switched next weeks painting task to tonight to ensure good drying weather. The task was to prepare the surrounding area to facilitate painting a low barrier that formed a border around 3 wild flowerbeds that the team had been cultivating for the last 2 years.
With brushes and secateurs in hand John, Anne, Gill and Ricky set about the prep whilst Paul, Jay, Ros and I started on the painting. What had seemed a daunting task for a couple of willing helpers, was soon done and dusted by the 8 of us. Carol and her team seemed super pleased with our progress.
With water and towels all sorted to clean our hands together with beer and chocolate kindly offered as a reward, we said our good byes until next week when we will return to weed!
Have a great week everyone and try and stay cool!
Julia xx
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