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Block or report Charlotte Martin
Wed 1st Nov 2023 at 6:45pm
Newham Report written by Brahma Pochee
Just a few of us met at Print House, we discussed "amazing and awe-inspiring things of the natural world" on route to Cody Dock - starling murmurings, life and the improbability of existence and an ibex's incredible cliff-side poise.
Billed as a midweek exercise in catharsis with the loose usage of demolition in the run listing. A more measured deconstruction happened on site, as the Princes joined us and Charlotte finally caught us up. Basia, our old mate at Cody Dock, was there to lead us to cladding removal glory. Tooled-up with drills and some hustle, we set about methodically taking off all the cladding. Once we limbered up and got up to full speed...we were literally unstoppable. If you wondered how effective your Wednesday eve was, see the before and after picture, evidence of your clout.
We nipped back and said our goodbyes to our Charlotte. We will miss your sarcastic retorts, openness and general lunacy. Good luck in Calais and beyond, see you soon mate.
Next week we head to Plaistow Primary, sign up here
Till then,
B
Wed 25th Oct 2023 at 6:45pm
Newham Report written by Brahma Pochee
Good midweek vibes in Stratford supplemented by the fact it wasn't hammering it down. We discussed that burning question on everyone's mind "what conspiracy theory irks, baffles or makes you laugh most?". Some informative answers, namely the fifteen minute city conspiracy and the PM of Australia VANISHING in 1967 -need to look into this more, remarkable stuff. Plus some good solid conspiracy idiocy, like everything Russell Brand says, David Icke's lizard lunacy, Q-Anon's viral rise and Covid state-backed ideas. It's a confusing world, let's simplify it with barmy unfounded claims - it's alluring.
Anyway..back to topic, Up Garden side-project, led by the towering Dom. He's keen to grow food for the residents in a little plot gated off from the public-accessed Up Garden. We went to town on it, tearing and tugging out weed membrane. Managed to roll it off like sticky carpet, really satisfying stuff actually. We then spent the rest of the time violently attacking an unsuspecting stump. Expedited by onlooker Hilary, finding some pruning tool that sliced right through the roots. Some more jostling, digging, pulling ensued, but eventually we were stumped no more. Should allow for the project to continue towards the planting phase, bravo team.
Think next week is a certain Charlotte's last session before she dances towards foreign shores, come and give her another send-off, it might be the last time for a few weeks. And she's bringing a bloody good cake. Separately, I reshuffled the sessions, Plaistow Primary now in two weeks. Cody Dock exhibition hall demolition next week, should be a good one, sign up here
Have a gorgeous week and weekend, see you next week.
Till then,
B
Wed 11th Oct 2023 at 6:45pm
Wed 4th Oct 2023 at 6:45pm
Newham Report written by Brahma Pochee
The one where Dan signed up, Charlotte didn't, we missed Sharon, but welcomed Ivo. Was a really decent eve in E15, a chat about "your favourite gadgets?" pumped out some good material; cherry de-stoner, time machines, bespoke made Charlotte-friendly dating app, good coffee machine, shower-docked indestructible alarm clock and something to do with an automated refill mechanism for fridge water. We. Had. It. All.
Great to nip back down the canal, to a place we used to frequent monthly, it's now been circa four years since I've been there, that's mad. Anyway, Paul, the ex head teacher left some trusty disciples to instruct us. The old furniture moving session, we've done it a few times before, never gets easier though, I hope all your shins are radiant and unmarked today. Classical music fluttered through the halls as we worked over-time to finish the job, on a task where you're relieved to get good numbers. Well done for putting in a shift all.
Before I sign off - a massive doff of the cap for the weekend heroics; a hatrick of community missions and a Parkrun! All the best to the Bournemouth bunch, look forward to discussing the race/party report next week. Go hard! We're at Abbey Gardens next, sign up here and get stuck in.
*Title courtesy of CM
Till then,
B
Thu 5th Oct 2023 at 2:17pm
that was a lot of fun - thanks for having me all :)
Wed 23rd Aug 2023 at 6:45pm
Newham Report written by Brahma Pochee
Whittled down to a quintet, our quality over quantity group caught up at the Print House. After discussing some embarrassing work moments; mainly comprising hilarious examples of misspeaking: thanks to meet you, nice to see you both later, have a good wok. It's almost impossible to say or write these without cracking up. Superb.
Kieran was there in the flesh at Get Out, with new long surfing locks and instructions to clear logs. We knocked out the former in ten minutes, as Rosa sustained plant life with a comprehensive watering of the gardens. We then tucked into some weeding to conclude the eve, before shuffling back to base and rehydrating.
I hear next week we're blessed with the presence of another long-locked chap, whose name is an anagram of mine if you swap the B for a G. Who could it be!? Come next week for the grand reveal. Sign up here
Till then,
B
Wed 9th Aug 2023 at 6:45pm
Newham Report written by Brahma Pochee
Finally, a day that resembled a thing called summer, celebrations came in the form of a trip to The Up Garden, and I got a new bike. Hils, Dan, Charlotte and I caught up at base, discussing the lows of a potent combo of E.coli and covid, the reason we have been without our sassiest one for too long. RWQ was "weirdest thing you've eaten?" we had snails, alternative meat buffet, floating sausauge in a broth and the final answer is redacted due to threats against my life. But I'll probably tell you if you buy me a pint, or two. Additionally, grasshoppers, hedgehogs and pig guts were a few answers we got at the task. I thought I knew you guys...
Speaking of the task, it was a delightful sunset hour where we weeded, finished off prepping a new bed with sand and soil...the time flew. I learned a bit about wildflowers, how to cook a hedgehog in clay, Dan's brother who's literally helping find a cure for cancer (you can't compete with that, Dan) and accidentally eavesdropping into some salacious details about Charlotte and Rosa's personal life. All in an evening's work.
Next week we've got a new session at a Church Garden. Cleanse yourself of sins before we set foot please, you know who you are. No, but seriously, it's a new one and I'm excited, as is a lady called Sybil, who really needs some younger energy to get stuff done. That's us, btw. Sign up here
Right, have a lovely week and weekend peeps.
Till next week,
B
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