Baffins Pond Association

Aiming to conserve the Baffins Pond area and to encourage use of the environmental study centre

76 GoodGymers have supported Baffins Pond Association with 69 tasks.


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Dave MSamantha BelfrageJudy KnappWilsonJane

Egg-cellent Token Touters

Saturday 19th April

Written by Dave M

Team GG rocked up to Baffins Pond for the annual easter egg hunt. A firm fave task for us and we were soon out with our coloured tokens hiding them away for the kids to look for.

I even managed to find one from last year that was so well hidden it hadn't been collected for all this time!

Once the hunt was in full swing we had a visit from the guest of honour themself, the easter bunny!!

And for an eggs-tra treat we were able to see Mama Swan sat atop her nest with her own 4 eggs kept safe and warm.

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Yvonne HawleyJaneDave M

A fruitless search!

Saturday 15th March

Written by Jane

Dave, Yvonne and I walked around the pond searching for litter and were very pleased to report there was very little!

We were told that a local resident litter picks most mornings - she is certainly doing a good job! 👏

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LouisaJen StonehamMaxine VSGAbbyYvonne HawleyNia Cary

I'm a GoodGymer, get me out of here...

Wednesday 4th December 2024

Written by Katie Carew-Robinson (she/her)

Despite seasonal sickness taking out some of our sign ups, we had a great turn out for a festive favourite.... decorating the Baffins Pond Association compound.

Tinsel was added to anything we could attach it to, stone animals were decorated, baubles were hung on branches. Four large storage boxes of decorations were emptied in the process and now Christmas has arrived in sparkling glory in Baffins.

🏆 Most improved decorator award goes to Felix who found presents for the animals and was a willing helper to Maxine in between having chats with Jane!

🌟 Best GG promoter award goes to Judy who went all out to let people know about our festive tasks and key January Challenge dates. Let's keep the secret of the other award Judy could've won.... But the health and safety warning is don't rely on a bush to support you when hanging decorations.

🍫 Most appreciated award to Vicki for providing us with sweet treats to keep the energy up.

A great evening had by all. The festive season is officially open. Merry Christmas 🎄 🎁 🌟🧑‍🎄

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JaneYvonne HawleyJudy KnappLaura WellsKatie LondonAoife

All corners, all directions (and Jane's 200th!)

Saturday 16th November 2024

Written by Judy Knapp

GoodGymers did their magic at Baffins again, spreading out in all directions to cover the field, the wood, the pond area and the playground.

We hunted out the litter amongst the trees and caught in the brambles - such a difference to a few years ago when we'd find so much rubbish at Baffins.

Jane celebrated her 200th good deed and wore the cape for a photo shoot alongside the new MP for Portsmouth North, who was also doing her bit to litter-pick the park.

Bravo to the Baffins Pond Association for organising another successful clean-up!

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Val CameronJudy KnappAoifeDave M

I got a ticket to leave(s)

Saturday 19th October 2024

Written by Dave M

Once again we were very happy to see that there wasn't bagfuls of rubbish to collect around the pond.

Aoife brought along our super mini gg-er who supervised superbly.

We dug through the piles of leaves and managed to find a few bits for recycling. Some sweet wrappers, and a rather creepy looking smile ready for Halloween!

I had to apologise profusely to the masses of squirrels following me through the woods. Luckily a lady arrived with some breakfast to appease them!

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Jane

Rich pickings at the park

Saturday 21st September 2024

Written by Jane

It was a slightly trickier than usual pick this morning with the fallen Autumn leaves hiding the litter and the wind trying to turn my bag inside out!

Lots of wrappers and 89 cigarette butts this time - I couldn't help counting them!

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