🌿***SUNDAY SESSION 2.3*** Gale Street Organic Community Garden (Becontree) - preparing ground for new polytunnel
Helping revive this community garden for all to enjoy
Location
Gale Street Community Gardendirectly behind the Co-Op @ 527 Gale Street
Dagenham
RM9 4TP
Date and time
14:00 - 15:00What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon in early Spring than at this wonderful natural oasis in the heart of Becontree. Come and meet like-minded people, connect with nature and get active!
Our group sessions are open to everyone - if you're new to GoodGym please sign up and come along - we are inclusive and friendly, and we'll be pleased to see you!! All GoodGym B&D sessions hstart with an optional run / walk (more details below)
After more than 10 sessions last year, we're returning to carry on our vital work helping getting the garden ready to welcome the community.
🧤 What We’ll Do
Preparing the ground at rear of garden for a polytunnel installation
Collecting and removing rubbish
Weeding
No gardening experience needed! All tools and guidance will be provided on the day.
🕕 Timings
1.45pm - optional - meet outside Becontree station for an optional 1-mile run or walk (or bit of both!) around Parsloes Park.
2pm - arrive at Gale Street Organic Community Garden for introduction & safety briefing.
2:05 –2.55 – Task time!
2.55 – 3pm – Wrap-up and high fives
3pm – Finish
🌞 Why It Matters
Making the garden safe and accessible is key to getting ready to host a programme of well being activities for local residents.
👋 Who You’ll Meet
- Nassaba, from Elevate Together, who’ll guide us through the task and share their garden-building wisdom
Come along for a relaxed and friendly afternoon of volunteering – no experience needed, just bring your energy and community spirit!
We hope to see you there!!
How are you getting there?
Who's going
Discussion
Location
Gale Street Community Gardendirectly behind the Co-Op @ 527 Gale Street
Dagenham
RM9 4TP
Date and time
14:00 - 15:00Walkable
As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.
Ideal for beginners
Gale Street Community Garden
directly behind the Co-Op @ 527 Gale Street
Dagenham
RM9 4TP
Facing the Co-op, walk down the alleyway directly to the right of the shop. Arrive at the gate with a green sign that says “Ebaha Allotment Site”. Turn left and walk along the alleyway that runs along the back of the shops. After a few yards, look on the right hand side for another gate with a small red sign on the right hand gate that says “No Parking, Access Required, Thank You”
Led by Steven
Barking & Dagenham Good Gym Area Activator; School engagement for TfL, founder Roding Rubbish, Barking Park run regular.
GoodGymers helping out
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Photographer
Take photos for the session report
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Report Writer
Be in charge of writing the session report
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Social media
Share the session listing before the session and share the report afterwards
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Welcomer
Welcome new people at sessions and answering any questions
What to look out for
Age Restriction
GoodGym welcomes anyone aged 18 or over. If you are under 18 then you will be unable to participate in any GoodGym activity
Make sure you've read our general guidelines for safety when running and at a task.
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