We spent today at the Isobel Rhind centre in Invergordon. The centre was holding its annual fundraiser and BTCV went along. We had a stall promoting our work with Green Gym groups in the hope of enticing new volunteers to join up.
I think, given the positioning of our stall (round the back opposite the centre’s own gardening stand) and the craftsman making chainsaw creatures who was drawing a large and very interested crowd, we still did very well in achieving our aims.
Karen and Emily had worked on the preparation for the day more than I had but in the end it was me and Karen, accompanied by one of our Dingwall volunteers Bruce, who attended.
Having been a Support Worker in a former incarnation, I was delighted to see and persuade the old faces to take our fliers and several other people also seemed keen to come and check out what the three of us had to say about the weird and wonderful world of Green Gymmery. It was a good launch pad for our stall at The Black Isle Show (Wednesday 5th August, at the showground Muir of Ord); it gave us all a chance to test out our patter and powers of persuasion-all of which will be paramount for the show. Hopefully we’ll see lots more faces there.
Having no sooner arrived in Munlochy, I’m off on an Action break to Galloway House gardens. Ten glorious days of rhodi-bashing await. Give me a bow-saw and I’m happy as Larry. Till then, be inspired. Check out Green gym opportunities (or Mid-week group if you prefer a longer lasting challenge in your day) and take the plunge. It’s great fun…