Portsmouth

Group run

(Blue)Bells of the Ball

9 GoodGymers made their way 1.5km to help the PARCS - Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service in Portsmouth.

  • Katie Carew-Robinson
  • Samantha Belfrage
  • Maura Cole
  • Laura Wells
  • Tracey Dean
  • Jen Stoneham
  • Katie London
  • Dave
  • Nia Cary
 
Wednesday, 8th of May 2024
 
Led by Jen Stoneham

Many hands made light work of our task tonight at PARCS. Their peaceful garden was quite overgrown with dandelions and bluebells has taken over the path, so we set to work stripping back and tidying.

Fact of the Week came from Dave - I didn't know it was illegal to pick bluebells out in the wild! This is due to their endangered status, with over 50% of the world's bluebells being in the UK.

Katie did her best Oscar the Grouch impression whilst stomping down all the garden detritus in to the green waste bin. Nia and Sam were on hand to clean up after we traipsed the waste through the main building - thanks guys!

We had to stop Laura and Tracey from making a start on the weeding in the driveway area as we've been booked to come back to PARCS in a few weeks time to tackle this area! Their eagerness to help and not waste a minute of GG Task Time was wonderful to see!

Report written by Jen Stoneham


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Jen Stoneham
Led by Jen Stoneham

Area Activator for GoodGym Portsmouth. I swear like a sailor, burp like a foghorn. Human A - Z of Portsmouth. Ultimately charming.

GoodGymers helping out
  • Photographer

    Take photos for the session report

    • Laura Wells
  • Back marker

    Make sure that no one is left behind

    • Dave

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