0 Month Streak
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20 Month Streak
Mon 21st Jul at 6:30pm
Come and join us for a great session in a thriving community space
Read moreMon 23rd Jun at 6:30pm
Wandsworth Report written by Anastasia Hancock (she/her)
Last night saw us heading back to a firm GoodGym favourite – St Mary's Primary School – for another rewarding evening of digging, running, and even a bit of sliding.
We kicked things off with a warm-up and a chat about our favourite school trips. From Paris to the Isle of Wight and even the sensory delights of Eden Camp – complete with the authentic sounds, sights, and smells of WWII – there were plenty of nostalgic stories to share before we set off.
The run to St Mary's was breezy, and the reward at the end was worth it: a stunning rooftop terrace view over Battersea and beyond. Lucky kids!
Before getting stuck in, we took a moment to admire an area we’d previously cleared, now flourishing as a climate garden. All that hard work shifting compost on a dark winter's night was worth it!
This time, our mission was to tackle a massive raised bed in preparation for a new wetland wildlife area. Tools in hand, we set to work digging, bagging, raking and generally making light work of a heavy job. The transformation was soon complete!
And then… the moment we’d all been waiting for: The Slide. A mixed bag of dismounts, but credit where it’s due – former pro gymnast Jason delivered a textbook landing. Gold stars all round.
We wrapped things up with a quick fitness session – think running drills, high fives, and arm burners – before heading off on the return run.
Next week we’re onto a brand new task at a local nursery, helping to create an exciting garden space for the under-fives. Sign up here!
Mon 2nd Jun at 6:30pm
Wandsworth Report written by Anastasia Hancock (she/her)
We kicked our big task off last night with a warm up and a debate about the best breakfast. From leftover pizza to avo on toast, fritters got a mention and the classic eggs – any which way – got the most votes. With that settled, we set off for our ongoing garden transformation project.
The big news was that we received a grant from the NHS to put towards the garden! 🎉 Thanks to this support, we’ve been able to take the space to the next level. Check out the before and after photos from when we first started at the garden.
At the weekend Jordan and I went on a garden shopping spree, coming back loaded with plants, tools, and an ambitious planting plan. The aim for the garden is to grow fresh produce to donate to local communities living with food insecurity so we wanted to get as much in the ground as possible.
On arrival, we got stuck straight in. There was a lot to plant – from herbs and flowers to a new pear tree, courgettes, chard, peppers, and tomatoes. The potatoes were looking especially healthy, the gooseberry tree had started to fruit, and the fig was looking fabulous. Unfortunately so were the weeds, so they were the first to come out.
After a good stint digging, planting, watering and sowing, we popped across to the square opposite for a our workout – mixing cardio with strength-building conditioning.
We finished up back at Omnibus for a good stretch and a lovely post-session social.
This Saturday we have a great mission helping to marshall at West London Queer Project’s 10km walk. It’s going to be a fun day out supporting a great cause – come along if you can! We also have a new weekly task on Thursdays during the day helping people with Parkinson's get active starting from next week.
Next Monday we're back for our regular visit to Doddington community garden - see you there!
Sat 31st May at 10:00am
Wandsworth Report written by Stephanie Stevenson
Three goodgymers spent a sunny Saturday morning weeding a flower bed outside a local church and community centre. We made a big dent in the weeds (see the before and after)!
Sat 31st May at 10:00am
This mission will make a community garden an even more pleasant spot
Read moreMon 26th May at 12:30pm
Wandsworth Report written by Anastasia Hancock (she/her)
On a blustery, rainy bank holiday six GGers fulled by coffee and bananas ran down to Bramford community garden to plant a goji berry bush, do a massive litter pick and do battle with an ailing raised bed. Several brackets and rusty screws later we think we emerged victorious but time will tell - we'll check in with the bed and its curious robin next visit!
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