Charity Event - Thursday 2nd April 2026

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Marathon Mow

One day. As many gardens as possible. Every donation goes to Shooting Star Children's Hospice via Michael Eccleshall's London Marathon run. Free mowing - you just donate what you can. On the day, track our live location and route right here on the map.

⚡ Heads Up - We'll Be Moving Fast!

To mow as many gardens as possible in a single day, we'll be working quickly and efficiently. As much as we'd love to stay for a cuppa at every stop, our goal is to hit as many lawns as we can! We ask that you have your donation ready so we can keep moving. You can donate online in advance via Michael's page, or have cash ready on the day. Every second saved is another garden mowed.

If you donate online beforehand, please include "AJS Gardening" in your donation message so we can match it to your signup.

Please note: We'll do our absolute best, but we cannot guarantee we'll make it to every garden on the day. Donating in advance does not guarantee a mow - all donations go directly to charity and are non-refundable. We appreciate your understanding and generosity regardless!

📣 Spread the Word!

Tell your neighbours, share it on your street WhatsApp, knock on a few doors. The more people who sign up in clusters, the more efficient our route becomes and the more likely we'll make it to your area. If half your street signs up, you're practically guaranteed a visit. One house on its own on the outskirts of Marldon? Much harder to reach. Strength in numbers!

🌱 Lawn Condition

We can handle normal winter growth no problem, but please bear in mind we need to keep moving. If your lawn is seriously overgrown (knee-height grass, brambles, hidden objects), we won't be able to tackle it on the day. This is a quick mow event, not a clearance job! If your garden does need a proper clearance, get in touch and we can quote for that separately.

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📍 Signup Map - Paignton & Surrounding Areas
Pins show approximate area only - addresses stay private
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How It Works

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Sign Up
Register your garden below. Tell us the size and any access info.
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We Plan the Route
We'll map the most efficient route across all signups.
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Marathon Mow Day
Thursday 2nd April 2026 - we mow as many gardens as we can, dawn till dusk. Track our live location and route on the map right here on this page!
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Donate
Donate online beforehand or have it ready on the day. Every penny goes to charity.

Why We're Doing This

Our friend Michael Eccleshall is running the 2026 TCS London Marathon in aid of Shooting Star Children's Hospice - a charity providing care and support for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. We wanted to support him in the most AJS Gardening way possible - by doing what we do best.

It's also nearly our 2nd year in business, so this felt like the perfect way to give back to the community that's supported us.

View Michael's fundraising page →

🌿 Sign Up Your Garden

Your address stays private - only an approximate pin appears on the map. We'll contact you to confirm timing on the day.

Your address is stored privately and only shared with AJS Gardening for route planning.

Signing up does not guarantee a mow. We'll do our best to reach as many gardens as possible, but the day's route depends on total signups and logistics. Any donations made in advance go directly to charity and are non-refundable.