Penn Road is O-penn to all!

7 Goodgymers helped their local community in Islington
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Madhan
Belén Becerra
Simon Fitzmaurice
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John Shirley
Steve Coman
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Islington

Sunday 27th August 2023

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Simon Fitzmaurice
Simon Fitzmaurice

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Our Goodgym crew were treated to a gloriously sunny Sunday morning at Penn Road Gardens today. The local resident gardening team were thrilled to have so many Goodgym helpers on hand to assist with their green projects, particularly as they are hosting a celebration in two weeks:

Party in the Park- Penn Road Gardens - A celebration of the volunteer efforts in this idyllic green space!

https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/party-in-the-park-penn-road-gardens

Between us, we were able to cut and trim loads of awkward overgrown bushes surrounding the gardens, and swept up huge amounts of dropped leaves across the pedestrian entrances. Loads of litter picking and gathering discarded rubbish too, always found in bushes next to Caledonian Road. Midway through our morning, we took advantage of a lovely cup of tea and coffee and optional digestives to fuel our excellent work!

Within just two hours, we made a real transformation. Top stuff everyone!


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Penn Rd Residents Association
Penn Road Residents Association is a group formed of the residents of Penn Rd, N7 London; we work together to make the garden at the end of the street a community space and organize a summer and winter party for residents and gardeners

We were the first community group to get a contract from Islington Council to maintain the garden at the end of our street, and have made it useable for the residents and a beautiful space for the community to enjoy

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