Monday 30th June 2025
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Report written by Sarah-Jane Messenger
Today’s GoodGym adventure took us to the beautiful church in central Richmond, where we rolled up our sleeves for a hands-on task: building a rustic wooden rail for the new “scented trail” project. Our goal was to create a sturdy, natural boundary using chunky timber and a lot of teamwork.
As someone with dyslexia, I had a moment where I wasn’t sure whether I was supposed to follow the horse or the hose—Ken’s directions definitely kept me on my toes, but it gave me a laugh either way! (Spoiler: no horses, and only a bit of hose.)
We got stuck in with lifting, sawing, and setting the wooden rails in place, working alongside Ken, who shared plenty of tips and good humour throughout the morning. It was a physical but rewarding session, and seeing the rails take shape bit by bit was a real treat.
No worries—I really enjoyed it, and I’d love to come back when it’s on again!
Restoring the WWI and WWII War memorial and rennovating the surrounding gardens for wildlife habitat and community use.
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We look after two lovely plots on Richmond riverside for the council, making them a lovely place for passers-by to enjoy some green space, the river views and relax
