GoodGym Report: Community Garden Project at Team Springboard

On Saturday, a team of dedicated GoodGym volunteers gathered at the Springboard community garden to lend a helping hand in creating a greener, more inviting space for all. With the sun shining down on us, we tackled various essential tasks to enhance the garden’s beauty and functionality.

Throughout the session, volunteers took on a range of activities, including weeding to clear unwanted growth, mowing to maintain tidy pathways and planting to introduce fresh greenery and flowers. Additionally, we diligently worked on sorting composting, ensuring that garden waste was managed effectively to support sustainability.

The atmosphere was filled with teamwork and enthusiasm as we made significant progress, transforming the space into a well-kept and thriving garden. The warm sunshine added to the positive energy, making it a perfect day for community work.

Of course, no GoodGym gathering is complete without some well-earned refreshments! We took a well-deserved break, enjoying hot drinks along with an assortment of homemade cakes, biscuits, and snacks—a delightful treat that added to the sense of camaraderie. To top it off, we even had the chance to sample kohlrabi, introducing some of us to a fresh, crunchy new flavor.

Our efforts at Springboard not only contributed to the local environment but also strengthened community bonds, reminding us of the power of collective action in making a difference. GoodGym remains committed to supporting projects that foster health, sustainability, and connection.

A huge thank you to all the volunteers who participated in this rewarding day—your dedication continues to make a lasting impact!

Eight amazing GoodGymers and Cameron, sprang into action to tame the overgrown secret garden at Stretton School.

Rumour had it there was a pond hidden somewhere beneath the brambles, and it became our mission to uncover it. And uncover it we did—though it was a bit more swamplike than we had hoped! Along the way, we discovered raised beds, a hose tap, and even a polytunnel still waiting to be revealed (a task for another day, as time wasn’t on our side).

We were thrilled to welcome Paul for his first session—he threw himself into the task like an absolute pro.

A beautiful evening spent in great company and good conversation.

Fantastic work, you superstars!

Five Goodgymers spent the evening helping out at the Positive Choices allotment - an amazing space they use to support young people, giving them fresh air, room to talk, and time to connect.

The allotment was looking a little unloved when we arrived, so we rolled up our sleeves! We weeded the beds and got to work with the wheelbarrows, moving woodchips to tidy up the paths around the planting areas.

Tucked away not far from a main road, it felt like a hidden little haven, birds singing, peaceful vibes, and all-round good energy. We didn’t quite manage to get everything finished, so we’re already planning a return visit to finish off!

Fab work team!!

Nine Coventry Goodgymers went to the Earlsdon Primary School allotment to help with general maintenance and tidying around the plot.

The school have recently taken on some new spaces on the allotment site, so the first job was to clear all of the rubbish and leftover bits and bobs and after much wheelbarrowing up and down the allotment site, the space was clear. We then moved our attention to moving a large table and a water bowser to their new positions, and we finished our evening with a speed weeding session, ten minutes to clear planters of weeds.

Fantastic team work everyone, and in daylight too!

On a beautiful 😍 sunny morning , Nigel and James met up with members of the springboard allotment team. There was plenty of weeding in between the elephant 🐘 garlic bulbs using our assortment of hoe's We met the resident goldfish 🐠 known as Bertha or Albert.. We stopped for drinks and sweet treats to relax in the sun to finish off.

Not the best experiences, but i learned something special today. It was alright nothing difficult and i feeled that you people share similar values,which can lead to lasting friendships and a supportive community ❤️. I pray let God continue to bless " Carriers Of Hope"