Seeding in the dark - no bulbs needed!
5 GoodGymers made their way 4.7km to help the Eastbrook Community Gardeners in Worthing.
- Monday, 24th of October 2022
- Led by JULIA GLEESON
Heading East
It was a small team that managed to get themselves to Southwick this week ( despite traffic chaos) to give a helping hand to Carol and her Eastbrook community gardeners.
Having set off in the light and warmth 50 minutes earlier, I don;t think I was the only one to have forgotten just how quickly the light goes at this time of year and how chilly it can get too!
Massive thank you to my trusty team
Huge kudos must be given out to my team tonight BelindaJohnGillybean and Duncan for their hard work and for going the extra mile outside of our borough!
As soon as we got there Carol gave us instructions for our task in the orchard. We set about digging out a border around the trees. This involved lifting out large chunks of turf with either a fork or a spade. There was some discussion as to which group had a tougher job ! There is no doubt that the group with the spade were much neater !
With the turf debris being snuffled away to be recycled the bulb planting commenced . Following this we blended the wild flower seeds with sand then sprinkled them and trod them in.
50 minutes later, even with the help of torches. it got too dark to safely continue and we called time on it.
With some night mode group photos and a quick tour by Duncan of the newly refurbished gym and studios in the leisure centre we all set off home again.
Have a great week all of you and hope to see you at Byron Road together with fitness on the seafront !
Julia xx
Report written by JULIA GLEESON
Discuss this report
Led by JULIA GLEESON
I love the concept of getting physically and mentally fit whilst combining it with helping others. I run most days.
Share the love
Join us on the next run
English Martyrs School Fence painting
Monday 18:00 - 19:30
Led by
JULIA GLEESON
English Martyrs School
Become a member
with an optional monthly donation
- Run, walk, or cycle to help older people
- Access sessions across the country
- Claim your GoodGym t-shirt
Need help with a community project?
If you're a community organisation and have a physical task then we'd like to help.
Request a task
sign in to add a comment