Asad Kara

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GoodGym Southwark: Helping out at Surrey Docks Farm 🐏🐖🐐
🗓Sunday 19th October 10:30am

📍Surrey Docks farm SE16 5ET

Help maintain this community farm

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Sun 19th Oct at 10:30am

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Mon 6th Oct at 7:00pm

That pile was a bit mulch

Tower Hamlets Report written by John Shirley

If darkness hadn't quite fallen by the time we arrived at Sivill House, it was certainly teetering over the edge. There was some illumination from the estate lights, and people brought head torches, but our main concern was the effect of the gloomy conditions on those all-important task photos!

Task owner and GoodGymer Ed directed us to a very large pile of woodchip which had been donated to Columbia TRA. It was happily sitting in the car park, but it really needed to be in the gardens, the other side of the estate. It didn’t look too large a pile, until we realised how far back it went…

Still, we had five wheelbarrows, plenty of shovels and bags, and most importantly a 17-strong squad of GoodGymers. It felt like a real workout as we persuaded the reluctant woodchip to separate from the security of its pile, to a new life – mulching! This technique suppresses weeds, conserves soil moisture, insulates plant roots and improves soil health and fertility. Yes, we’ve enabled all those things!

A special welcome to newcomers Angelique and Ryan, who really threw themselves into the task. Hope to see you back soon! And thanks to Fiona who took some good photos after all!

Despite the darkness, the night was still young as we headed off, with a suggestion that one of the task owners had invited us to the pub. We didn’t know where we were supposed to go, so after wandering around for a bit, four of us headed for the Royal Oak to congratulate ourselves on all our good work

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Mon 6th Oct at 7:00pm

THE BIG MONDAY NIGHT TASK: Planting, weeding and topping up woodchip in Columbia Road gardens

We're back with the team at the Columbia Tenants and Residents Association for our first Autumn visit

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Sun 7th Sep at 11:30am

Post Big Half after-party! 🎉🎉🎉

Come to the after-party for a social with your fellow GoodGymers and celebrate your achievements!

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Mon 1st Sep at 7:00pm

Weed Will Rock You

Tower Hamlets Report written by Laura Williams

It was a fantastic evening last night at the Canal Club Community Garden.

With a brilliantly-sized team, the preparation started early as Paul, Dharmesh and John set about tonight’s big greeting effort. As GoodGymers arrived one by one the hall was filled with the sound of animated GoodGymers catching up after the weekend and welcoming new and not-seen-for-a-while faces. A big warm welcome to Beth, who joined for her first GoodGym!

Tonight’s task owners were the brilliant Sally, accompanied by Dominic, who were both unfazed by the size of tonight’s group.

With one team quickly dispatched to the rear garden to help clear the area around the shed and empty the pool, other teams were tasked with a big garden blitz ahead of the big Open House Festival on September 14th. Heading to the canal side garden, the front wildflower patch, the side borders and the rear of the building, it was 45 minutes of diligent, effective weed plucking and clearing.

Thanks to Sue for brilliant project-management at the front of the centre, who thankfully knows her hollyhocks from her hogweed and so the front patch blitz meant all the right plants remained in tact.

As is the case every week at GoodGym, the time flew. With the last bin bag full of soil, weeds and debris dispatched to the lock-up around the corner, we made our way out to the tree in front of the hall (thanks for the location direction, Emma J ;)) before making our way inside for some of Sally’s spectacular lemon drizzle cake and a cuppa.

With this being my final Monday night as your very lucky Area Activator, we enjoyed a real get together both in the hall and at the pub after. Thank you to our wonderful, wonderful Task Force, Ivo and our regular members for an absolutely cracking night to remember.

Next week, we’re back to the pretty gardens on the Parkview Estate to see what DIY and gardening tasks our Des has in store for us…

Until then.

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Mon 1st Sep at 7:00pm

THE BIG MONDAY NIGHT TASK: Helping spruce up the Canal Club Community Garden

Come and join the September session at this incredible spot on the edge of Victoria Park!

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Sat 23rd Aug at 12:00pm

The Felix Project Poplar: Saturday afternoon volunteering session

Come and join the afternoon slot at this busy, friendly task.

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Sun 10th Aug at 11:30am

Sports Day: Sack race, egg & spoon, 400 metres etc

Let's get a team together, for serious and silly events, whether you're fast or slow

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Sun 6th Jul at 10:30am

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Mon 16th Jun at 7:00pm

Stump Up The Volume

Tower Hamlets Report written by Laura Williams

On a bright June evening, GoodGymers gathered in Meath Gardens for an hour of hands-on care in this well-loved park.

The team were focusing on two simple tasks: relocating salvaged logs and stumps to support newly planted trees, and giving the park a thorough litter-pick.

The first task saw us heading into a dense patch of greenery, where partially hidden tree stumps and logs lay entangled among bindweed, brambles, and long grass.

Armed with gloves and determination, we managed to free the wood from its weedy hold, unearthing a surprising amount of wildlife in the process — from industrious woodlice to clinging fungi.

We loaded the logs into wheelbarrows and shuttled them across the park to the woodland area. They were then arranged around the bases of young trees and along informal pathways to offer a natural barrier that helps shield saplings and root zones from the wear and tear of maintenance equipment and foot traffic.

Meanwhile, John and Chi took to the four corners of Meath Gardens with litter-pickers and bin bags - we later joined them after the tree task.

Our final haul included plastic bottles, vape cartridges, takeaway containers, and bundles of crisp packets! We completed our productive evening by depositing the rubbish in nearby bins before taking a final snap.

A great night with our terrific task owner, Tunde, and thanks to Chi, Asad and John for tonight's great pics.

Next week it’s back to Rocky Park to see Margaret and Ash!

Until then.

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