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The yearly AGM was held 16/4/2012. To stay in the spirit of the Green Gym, refreshments were served with cakes. Talking of cakes, a surprise trophy was handed to Diane for Cake baking beyond the call of duty. Under loud … Continue reading →

Quite a number of volunteers met up to clean the wood for some rhodondendrons. These stood no chance and a large area was cleaned of the insurgents. As usual, the tea break was nice chatter and chewing on some lovely … Continue reading →

Despite the drizzle we had a good turnout, including several newcomers from the Kingwood Common area, to rake bracken which had already been strimmed by Tony. The rain became very heavy, causing Edward to create himself a fetching rainhat from … Continue reading →

We made a lot of progress today on the new fence along the track parallel to the Ridgeway. We installed 3 straining posts and 36 intermediates and attached stock netting along this length and the length finished previously. A tremendous … Continue reading →

The combined skills of the SCGG membership never ceases to amaze me, no matter what tasks are thrown at us we are always able to complete them in a professional and safe manner to the satisfaction of the customer. So … Continue reading →

Another fine day to be out in the open. Good working temperatures and plenty of sun. this day was full of oohs and ahs as the orchids showed off their beauty in full display. Together with buttercup and many another … Continue reading →

A beautiful day to do some work in water. A relatively small team helped the Chiltern Society with making channels in overgrown beds, remove old plants from beds and clear nettles. The temperature was just right and the water just … Continue reading →

Our session on 28th April included the building of a stockade on the water meadow at Cleeve Court, Streatley, a new concept for us involving improvisation, not to say inspiration! The stockade is to replace the derelict fence along the … Continue reading →

In the AGM 18/4/2011 for the Sonning Common Green Gym, our chairman Jules Thomson stepped down to immediately be put in the position of Vice President. This is a position without obligations, so Jules can still do what he aims … Continue reading →

On a gorgeous day with plenty of sunshine it was good to work in the shadows. Today we cleared an area of elder and brambles to make it easier to fight an invasion of Himalayan Balsam (an invasive non native … Continue reading →