Oxford

Group run

Weeding for our supper

7 GoodGymers made their way 10.1km to help the Marston Forest Garden in Oxford.

  • Ellie Evans
  • Anwen Greenaway
  • Bethan Greenaway
  • Kieran
  • Sophie Wilkinson
  • Henry Gibson
  • Andy
 
Wednesday, 21st of August 2024
 
Led by Anwen Greenaway

Marston Forest Garden is a gorgeous project nestled in an allotment site in Marston. It is an orchard, in its infancy, and Goodgym have helped with various tasks over the last couple of years from digging out brambles to spreading woodchip and tree care.

This evening's task was weeding. The medicinal herb circle was in danger of being swamped by Rose Bay Willow Herb, bindweed and other pesky plants. After some instructions (and delicious flapjacks) from Isobel and Antony we got cracking, making sure that we were 100% sure what was a herb and what was a weed!

After an hour of hard work and chat the space was much clearer and the herbs looked a lot happier! We were then absolutely delighted by a visit from Rhian bring leftover bread and treats from Gails for us to take home. Waste not want not!!

With our carbs in hand we set off on our run, some back home for bread and butter, some to collect more Oxen on the Oxford Oxen Trail.

A fabulous evening!!

Report written by Bethan Greenaway


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Anwen Greenaway
Led by Anwen Greenaway

Goodgym Coordinator for Oxford. Trail runner, often muddy.

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