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Wed 26th Mar at 6:30pm
Camden Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)
Hidden behind a nook - somewhere just north of Camden Town - is a secret garden called Adelaide.
A door that's inconspicuous. A sign that's easily passed. And rows of houses that disguise the scale of what's inside...
...it was our first time visiting Adelaide Community Garden this Wednesday, and as we walked (and walked (and walked)) through this special sanctuary, we were all left wondering: "does this garden have an end?"
Which it did, and which we were all thankful for. Especially as our task, as the light fell, involved scooting up and down the full length of Adelaide's pathways.
This wonderful group - Emily, Gosia, Helen (on their first GG good deed - welcome!!!), Jackie, John, Nivia, Sarah, Siobhan, and Steve - made a huge difference this week!
Our task was to distribute a total of 200 sacks of (freshly delivered) soil and fertiliser - in piles of 7 sacks - to specific named plots.
Cue wheelbarrows ferrying, sacks aloft shoulders, and trolleys busying - and all amidst shouts of plot-owners' names - "I have 2 manures for Marie!" - "can anyone see Brian's, I have 3 sacks of fertiliser!" - etc!!
As night truly landed, our happy group finished this mammoth task. It made a big difference, and it was an evening filled with fun, connection, and teamwork!!
Here's to next time!!
Wed 23rd Apr at 6:15pm
Come join for a social - fun - and active evening making a difference for this community space :)
Read moreWed 19th Mar at 6:15pm
Camden Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)
Every month it gets a little brighter.
That was our feeling as our wonderful group - Charlie, Emilie, Kathleen, Jackie, John, Siobhan (on their first GoodGym good deed - welcome!!), and Steve - met at our regular haunt for green-fingered activities, Cecil Sharp House.
Spring is nearly here - we all said - even if - we still need our head torches.
With the garden lit and tools distributed, this special group swiftly started on a list of helpful tasks:
✅ Charlie, Emilie, Kathleen, John, and Steve tackled (magnificently) the sneaky weeds living between the cracks (and who were about to shoot high for spring!)
✅ Jackie bagged leaves and picked weeds behind the shed and by the front gate (making a huge and very visible difference!)
✅ Steve (taking a break from the sneaky weeds) and Alex pulled 2 severed rope-esque roots from (deep) in the ground!
✅ Siobhan (also taking a break from the sneaky weeds) filled watering can upon watering can and gifted the greenhouse a spot of hydration :)
Thank you, everyone for your time and energy - it was a wonderful evening!
Here's to next time!!
Wed 16th Apr at 6:15pm
We'll be outside and making a difference at the wonderful Lismore Circus Community Woods!
Read moreSat 12th Apr at 11:00am
We'll be making for a safer secure woodland 🌳 and a better habitat for wildlife 🐛
Read moreWed 2nd Apr at 6:15pm
The Story Garden is a gorgeous community space by King's Cross, and we'll be making a big (and active) difference!!
Read moreWed 9th Apr at 6:15pm
AIC's cold weather shelter helps 16 Londoners each and every week - you'll be making sure things are ready and inviting for the evening's guests :)
Read moreWed 26th Mar at 6:30pm
Come join for a social - fun - and active evening making a difference for this wonderful community organisation :)
Read moreMon 17th Mar at 6:30pm
Camden Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)
As today's gloomy light faded, one wonderful group - Emilie, Gosia, Jackie (on their first GoodGym good deed - welcome!!!), Jacqui, Nivia, and Steve - stood by 1 pallet of rocks ⛰️ + 1 (huge) pallet of compost 🏋️ + 1 (giant) sack of mulch 🐂
I couldn't shake the thought - it was the only thought I had - that we must simply (mistakenly) have turned up to Camden's Strongest Voluntary Group.
This collection of heavy things was positioned outside the Caversham NHS Practice in Kentish Town - an unlikely destination for Camden's Strongest Voluntary Group (it's usually held in an out-of-town industrial estate) - and we were there to ferry ⛴️ this collection of garden essentials to the Caversham's quite beautiful Listening Space garden.
While I scoped things out (searching for other voluntary groups lifting weights and pumping iron) this ace group made light, happy, and swift work of everything. The route between the pile and the garden became a flurry of wheelbarrowing + carrying + running + laughing. My dry day became bright, and all because of these lovely people.
Finishing early and with smiles, we said our goodbyes to Jo and the Caversham (now home to rocks, compost, and mulch), and we all agreed how good it will be to visit again soon ☺️
Mon 17th Mar at 8:37pm
Great job everyone 👍
Mon 17th Mar at 8:50pm
A lovely group, a lovely task, a lovely workout. The essence of GG!!
Mon 17th Mar at 10:57pm
My first session and it was great - everyone is so welcoming and friendly- I will be back
Tue 18th Mar at 12:56am
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Tue 18th Mar at 12:57am
Great session. Great workout. Well done All. Alex - thank you for organising!
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