Jo Ruddock


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Treating the Wimbledon Guild Community Garden shed to a coat of preservative
🗓Monday 28th July 7:00pm

📍Footpath between Dundonald Road Tram Stop and the Wilton Crescent roundabout SW19 3QT

Getting ready for the winter months

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Jo Ruddock went on a group run

Mon 21st Jul at 6:30pm

Making a log-lasting impression

Merton Report written by Jade

Tonight, we returned to Mostyn Gardens in Merton Park to create a new border for the external bed (an area we previously helped clear of weeds).

Some of us were tasked with digging a trench. Thankfully (or maybe not, given the resulting mud! 😉), the weather had softened the ground (improved further by the downpour while we were mid-task!) making it fairly soft and easy for our spades to make an impression.

With wheelbarrows at the ready, a couple of the team log-ged some serious miles collecting the wood for the border, piling it up ready to be staked into the ground.

For those seeking a slightly lighter task, there was also some pruning of the plum trees to be done - perfect for branching out from the rain! Handy that we came prepared with our secateurs.

Once the trenches were dug, it was all hands needed to fill them with logs and replace the (by now) mud.

It was good to welcome a couple of GoodGymers from out of the area and also Mik to his first task - not the easiest or the driest, but hopefully enjoyable nonetheless.

We got even more done than anticipated and are certainly helping this garden grow into something very special! 

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Jo Ruddock signed up to a group run.

Mon 4th Aug at 6:30pm

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Jo Ruddock went on a community mission

Sun 6th Jul at 1:30pm

Drip drip hooray! ⛈️

Merton Report written by Caroline Helder

Rain stopped play (or work) initially, as a thundery downpour soaked the garden, although full marks to Jade and Jo who kept calm and (tried to) carry on. Thankfully the deluge was quite brief and we could soon get stuck in clearing logs and stones in preparation for a new woodland display under the laurel tree, then digging it over, plus some general tidying and weeding. The garden is looking blooming lovely at the moment and the new insect hotel is the bee's knees.

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Mon 30th Jun at 6:30pm

Having an ice time 🍦

Merton Report written by Caroline Helder

It was one of the hottest evenings of the year but the heatwave didn't deter seven magnificent GoodGymers from running, walking or cycling up the steep hill that leads to the Ridgway. It was good to be back after our visit in May and this time we set to work trimming back a large tree, transplanting a shrub, spreading mulch and doing some weeding. Maggie and her husband kindly supplied juice and ice creams, which ensured there were no meltdowns. We look forward to returning in August.

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Jo Ruddock
Jo Ruddock signed up to a community mission.

Mon 28th Jul at 7:00pm

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Jo Ruddock signed up to a group run.

Mon 21st Jul at 6:30pm

Help in the Tranquil Garden

Maintain the space ahead of the project funding work.

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Jo Ruddock signed up to a community mission.

Sun 6th Jul at 1:30pm

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Jo Ruddock went on a community mission

Mon 9th Jun at 7:00pm

Can we dig it? Yes we can!

Merton Report written by Jade

Tonight, the team showed that even with a few regulars missing, a dozen hands can make a huge impact! We arrived to find Neaz and the team of Friends of Mostyn Gardens, ready to tackle an overgrown flower bed. Hacking back elderflower, pulling out stubborn ivy, and getting our hands dirty digging out weeds and turning the soil - it was a satisfying session.

Having cleared the way for the planting, we look forward to returning at the end of July to help with more jobs. Well done team!

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Caroline Helder

Tue 10th Jun at 12:19pm

Sounds like an excellent session!

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Jo Ruddock completed 5 good deeds with GoodGym. 🤩

Thursday 29th May

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Jo Ruddock completed 5 good deeds with GoodGym.

Jo is a now a pretty committed GoodGym runner. They've just run to do good for the fifth time

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Jo Ruddock went on a group run

Wed 28th May at 6:30pm

Weeding out the... Caterpillar

Merton Report written by Jade

Tonight we returned to finish the weeding job we started on our last visit, with almost double the volunteers but with what seemed like half the tools (as these had been locked in an office in error).

Despite the tool-to-volunteer ratio challenge, the team were able to batch up and tackle different areas of the grounds, whilst chatting with the first timers (welcome Sophia, Clara and Jeff!) and catching up on the latest goings on.

Of course we absolutely smashed it, completing the job in the time available. Having filled 9 bags with green rubbish, we were suitably rewarded with a caterpillar (cake). Later on Sophia's mum arrived with her car, to collect all the bags and take them for composting. Thank you and that's a bonus 'good' deed for when she signs up 😉, we look forward to welcoming you to the team soon. Well done everyone!

Next week's 'group' task is at Raynes Park station on Monday (2nd June) at 7.30pm - shifting compost onto the platform, we need advance sign ups to arrange the SWR safety training (for those that haven't had the pleasure already; a bonus behind the scenes experience). Join us if you can: https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/help-friends-of-raynes-park-station-with-moving-compost-4264a7a8-3dbf-402d-98ed-f94a42becb5c

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