Monday 30th October 2023
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Report written by Laura Williams
12 lovely GoodGymers gathered at Cranbrook Community Garden last night to help clear a big backlog of leaves.
It’s been a while since we joined Janet and Eileen at this busy community centre, and the team needed a hand with the following tasks:
Clearing leaves and older plants from the borders of the community centre garden, and all around the garden.
Collecting - and disposing of - branches in the large bin, and the main rubbish areas.
Trimming the hedges
There was a lot to get done, but the GoodGymers worked so fast, Janet and Eileen were nonethless having to continually find new areas for us to focus on.
By the time we finished up our tasks, returned equipment and debated the best way to spend the final 10 minutes, it was time to run back to the Hotel.
It was a lovely night – great to see faces old and new, squeeze in a little mileage and give Janet and Eileen a helping hand before the busy festive season kicks in.
And a great big shout-out tonight to Ivo, who led the run from the Town Hall Hotel to the task.
Next week, we head to the lovely St Leonard’s Priory Park in Bromley-By-Bow to see Larry for some more garden-clearing.
Until then.
Tucked behind Roman Road, this vibrant Community Centre is a lively hub of connection, creativity, and care. Run by two longstanding local residents, the centre is a welcoming environment for all, offering a wide range of free-to-access events and activities that help to bring people together from all walks of life. From music and parties to fitness classes and prayer groups, there's something for everyone. With a strong focus on inclusion and affordability, the centre also provides low-cost hall hire to support local groups and initiatives. This is more than just a building - Cranbrook is a place where community grows.
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