In a bit of a bind

17 Goodgymers helped their local community in Tower Hamlets
John Shirley
Chris Burns
Richard Smith
Laura Williams
Rohan
Anna Chojnicka
Fiona M
Gurprit Sahota
Kitty
Lobo
Oliver Rockett
Michael
Ilana
Lucinda
Tom Gwillim
Anna Collier
Nancy
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Tower Hamlets

Monday 2nd June

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17 GoodGymers spent their Monday evening helping out at the Prospect Walk Allotments just off Meath Gardens.

The task, led by longstanding task owner Catherine (and supported by Des and Liam) was straightforward but much needed: clearing bindweed from fences and cutting back overgrown trees and weeds that had started to take over the borders.

With private gardens often limited locally, allotments are a great asset for locals, but keeping them usable and accessible takes ongoing effort, so it was good to come and lend a hand with the weeding and pruning of the communal areas tonight.

Armed with gloves and tools, the group made a start, unravelling the long vines and clearing the way for light to reach the plots. (Bindweed's spread across large sections of the site, particularly along the fencing, where it tends to cling tightly and block out sunlight).

The team also pruned tree branches, including the wonderfully-named Heavenly Tree, and removed other fast-growing weeds that tend to creep in when left unchecked.

Working for just over an hour, the GoodGymers covered a great section of the site.

At just after 8 we posed for our final pic and made plans to return to a similar task a few doors down next month! A great night with a good turnout (and a big welcome to Nancy, who joined for her first GoodGym session!).

Until next time.


This task supported
Prospect Walk Allotment Society
Well cared for allotments in the heart of Bethnal Green.

Allotment gardening offers a range of benefits to communities and to the environment. The Prospect Walk Allotments conveniently situated on Roman Road are home to many popular, well tended plots.

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