Helping the Wandle River Community Garden team to dig a plot and other jobs

Prepare the space for planting

Merton

Location
Wandle River Community Garden
Merton Abbey Mills, Watermill Way
London
SW19 2RD
Date and time
19:00 - 20:00
Monday, 22nd of June 2026
Who this task will support
Wandle Rivver Community Garden
The Wandle River Community Garden (formerly the Paul Bowness Memorial Garden) is a volunteer-run space located next to Merton Abbey Mills in South London. Organized by Bee Creative Art Hub and Wandle Heritage Charity, it features eco-friendly wildlife habitats, a children's toy library, and a book-swap.

Note that the session starts at 7pm. There is no official group run this week but you are welcome to add a walk/run/cycle beforehand from any location and invite others to join you - best to do this via the GoodGym Merton Whatsapp group.

For this session we will be helping with digging a plot along the River Wandle close to the main community garden area, which will be used for planting with plants for natural dyes as well as other gardening jobs.

Bring gardening gloves if you have some and do let us know if you are unable to do the more physical jobs as lighter jobs can be arranged.

Be sure to head for the what3words location rather than the Abbey Mills band stand as this is a short distance from the community garden location. On arrival Zoe or Ieva will be on hand to brief us.

How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

Who's going

  • Jade
  • Clare Riddiford
  • John Ballard
  • Jo Ruddock

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Location
Wandle River Community Garden
Merton Abbey Mills, Watermill Way
London
SW19 2RD
Date and time
19:00 - 20:00
Monday, 22nd of June 2026
Who this task will support
Wandle Rivver Community Garden
The Wandle River Community Garden (formerly the Paul Bowness Memorial Garden) is a volunteer-run space located next to Merton Abbey Mills in South London. Organized by Bee Creative Art Hub and Wandle Heritage Charity, it features eco-friendly wildlife habitats, a children's toy library, and a book-swap.
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

Wandle River Community Garden
Merton Abbey Mills, Watermill Way
London
SW19 2RD

Jade
Led by Jade

GoodGym Merton Run Leader

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