The streets are spic and span!
9 Goodgymers helped their local community in Kingston upon Thames
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Tuesday 25th July 2023
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The streets of New Malden are clear of litter and overhanging spiky plants thanks to a great group of GoodGymers!
Armed with loppers, secateurs and litter pickers Claire, Doris, Emily, Jade, Petra, Tom, Rachel, Dave and Emma met up with Councillors Kamala Kugan, Andrew Bolton and Andrew Sillett, who were keen for us to tidy up the roads in Coombe Vale.
We filled numerous bin bags with litter from the grass verges and alleyways and two huge waste bags with cuttings from plants which have been blocking the pavements.
The councillors were very grateful for the difference we made in such a short time as well as a few residents who popped out to thank us.
A very satisfying way to spend a sunny evening topped off with a chatty run back to our base at the Quaker Centre.
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Kingston Stronger Together
To make sure our residents get the help they need during the coronavirus pandemic, the council has now launched a new online and phone service. This service is for residents who are self isolating because they have symptoms of the coronavirus or who have received a letter from the NHS advising them to stay home for 12 weeks. The council will also be directly phoning those we know are most vulnerable. If you are in a vulnerable group and cannot support yourself with help from friends and family we will also be able to offer assistance.
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