14 Month Streak
Wed 4th Jun at 7:00pm
Windsor and Maidenhead Report written by Jess Smith
Tonight's top team of Balsam Bashers met at Boulter's Lock and before we set off important business needed to be taken care of! Firstly we welcomed first timers Phil and Mary and secondly, Georgeta has completed a huge 500 Good Deeds and she was presented with her special medal, adorned with a special ring found during a sludgy pond clearing mission, and her royal cape!
The team then set off on a chatty 1km walk to Battlemead where the balsam awaited us. We snuck over the fence and through the forest of stinging nettles to the middle of the area. Here Amy reminded us of what we were looking for and then the Balsam bashing began! The Goodgym locust swarm swept through the area relieving the ground of the balsam with a satisfying 'pop'. We found the balsam was bigger round the reeds in the wetter land and had soon pulled up handfuls and helped to stop the invasive species spreading further!
Satisfied with our efforts but knowing there is lots more hiding amongst the nettles we headed back along the river. However, we can't acknowledge a Good Deed milestone without some cake and Amy was the baker tonight! We tucked in as Amy read us some words from Sheila about the amazing selfless volunteering Georgeta has done in the area and especially the social visits which have proved a lifeline to older residents. She is a shining star!!
Wed 4th Jun at 9:29pm
Thank you Jess for leading and writing this excellent report! Welcome Mary and Phil and three cheers for Georgeta! 🙌
Wed 4th Jun at 10:37pm
Such a lovely evening!! 😍 Thank you all for spoiling me, I could get used to this... 😆 Thanks Amy for the bake and medal and cape and everything else. Has anyone checked if the ring has real diamonds???...
Wed 4th Jun at 11:59pm
Georgeta congratulations on your 500 tasks!!! 🎉🎉🎉🫅🏼
Thu 5th Jun at 7:06am
Well done Jess for report and photos. Congratulations to Georgeta for 500. Another lovely hour spent with amazing people
Wed 4th Jun at 7:00pm
Help protect native biodiversity at beautiful Battlemead
Read moreWed 28th May at 7:00pm
Windsor and Maidenhead Report written by Windsor and Maidenhead runner
8 Goodgymers met with Helen from Wild Maidenhead to help take back a formerly neglected space in Desborough park.
Weeding a bed and laying bark chip over was the plan and we all cracked on and got it covered.
Too much bark in the end so some left over but plenty of feel good vibes in the setting sun from a warm afternoon.
Wed 28th May at 7:00pm
Wed 21st May at 7:00pm
Windsor and Maidenhead Report written by Windsor and Maidenhead runner
After a day of heavy rain we were truly blessed to have had the beautiful weather and stunning river views on the walk to and from our task this evening.
We met at the car park and then walked 1km to Battlemead of which some paths had already been cleared for us by Ranger Tom earlier that day, as it was heavily overgrown with large stinging nettles.
Amy showed us what the Himalayan Balsam was and we set to work by pulling out as much as we could of the invasive plant which makes it harder for other species to grow in the area.
It was very satisfying especially when we found a big one and the roots came out really easily so we didn’t need any tools.
After around 45 minutes we walked back and enjoyed the scenery once again, this time with the sun setting.
Well done everyone - keep a lookout for more of the same tasks happening soon and do sign up if you can, as there is lots to get rid of!
Wed 21st May at 11:30pm
A very enjoyable evening! Thank you Sophie for leading 🙏 ❤️
Wed 21st May at 7:00pm
Help protect native biodiversity at beautiful Battlemead
Read moreWed 14th May at 7:00pm
Windsor and Maidenhead Report written by Diya Singh (she/her)
11 GoodGymers gathered on a cool Spring evening at the All Saints Church to help improve the cemetery grounds.
A special shout out to all those who cycled to the mission; a whopping 45% (which is nearly 50% if you just round it off!) of the total attendance! Possibly our largest turnout on two wheels. Whoop! 🚴♀️🚴🚴♀️🚴
Task owners Jo and Anne were waiting for us in the churchyard and gave us a detailed brief and tools.
Team Alkanet (Sara, Roberta, Georgeta, Angela, Viv, Tessa, Anna and Amy) went about the strategic task of removing the pretty-but-invasive plants growing within old graves. While these were to be removed from graves as a matter of respect, they were also to be retained in the surrounding areas for bees and insects to enjoy. For their efforts, they were treated to a glorious light of the setting sun.
A smaller group (Tony, Rosie and Diya) were led by Jo to the far end of the grounds. Team Bramble cleared out a whole lot, uncovering a few graves which had been completely overrun by the brambles. RIP, hope people can visit them as well now.
An hour and 4 large Hippo bags later, we said our goodbyes. It was hard work but as always, satisfying and wonderfully social.
Thu 15th May at 6:00pm
Well done for leading and reporting Diya! 👏 A lovely evening ☀️🕶️
Wed 14th May at 7:00pm
Wed 30th Apr at 7:00pm
Windsor and Maidenhead Report written by Diya Singh (she/her)
10 GoodGymers gathered at the Riverside family hub on a perfect Spring evening to take on the wish list prepared by the task owner. We love a well organised task!
In true GoodGym spirit, we tackled the "Extra hard challenge" first: a very heavy bug hotel which needed moving. Very quickly the group decided this was futile. Even if we could move the bug hotel, it wouldn't go through the gate. The task owner and all present concurred the best thing was to build a new one in the wildlife garden. Maybe we'll get called back for that fun task!
We dispersed onto other things then:
Once the hard work was done, it was time for some play! Amy and Kanika stretched out on the...mounds (?), Amy did planks on the plank and pretty soon, a circuit took shape! There was running, step ups, tricep pushes and some other activities which involved jumping and a lot of laughing.
Task owner Heather had very kindly set out some refreshments for us. We enjoyed delicious fruits and beverages which was a perfect end to a productive mission.
Thu 1st May at 10:51am
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Thu 1st May at 10:56am
Fun evening and fantastic report Diya! Well done on leading the session 👏👏 The first photo of Sheila and Tony taking off is brilliant! 😂😂
Thu 1st May at 1:20pm
Great work Diya! Such a fun evening 😁
Wed 30th Apr at 7:00pm
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