Colchester

Group run

The fruits of our labour

4 GoodGymers made their way 4.0km to help the Colchester in Bloom in Colchester.

  • Helen
  • Stu
  • Frazer
  • Sophie Brown
 
Monday, 1st of July 2024
 
Led by Frazer

On a bright but eventually rainy evening 4 Goodgymmers made their way down past the station to help Pam and Colchester in Bloom. Helen and Stu met us at the allotment already stuck into thick brambles, where it was rumoured some fruit trees once planted by Goodgym years before dwelled.

Some exciting news from Sophie following her holiday whilst Helen advocated the importance of protein, we took on some truly gnarly weeds before breaking them down for stashing in waste bags. Eventually, beyond the many thick layers a gorgeous cherry tree emerged, bearing some ripe and delicious cherries!

Despite trying to wrap up the task our volunteers were too keen to stop, insisting everything be cleared despite the falling rain. Once getting ourselves away finally we parted ways with a sense of great satisfaction. Another task cleared, with literal fruits to show for our labour.

Report written by Frazer


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GoodGym Colchester Run Leader

GoodGymers helping out
  • Photographer

    Take photos for the session report

    • Helen
  • Walk Leader

    Lead a walking group to the task

    • Helen
  • Back marker

    Make sure that no one is left behind

    • Sophie Brown

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