Nobody puts baby(clothes) in the corner

A small and lovely group of runners won against storm jonas tonight running 5.8km to sort out baby clothes donations for the Camberwell Salvation Army.

Luckily, the forecast rain was a no show and all we had to deal with were the hills around Denmark Hill (the clue was in the name really). We were met by Janet who told us a bit about the baby bank and the refugee centres that they provide for. There are new mothers coming through the refugee centres every 3 days with nothing. Brilliantly, lots of people had been very generous over the Christmas period with baby clothes, booties and random assortments of towels, bibs and even swimwear! Our job was to sort it into sizes and organise a loft full of baby-related goods.

Much cooing and wishing for the clothes in grown up sizes ensued and the new dad of the group was our expert in advising on label-less clothing. We finished sharpish and were given jelly babies by Janet to help us back up Camberwell Grove.

Fuelled by sugar, the squatting and sprinting uphill felt a little less torturous and we finished off with a stretch on the Rye.

Huge thanks to everyone who came along. Next week, we're off to clear another loft but this time it's for the Coplestone Centre. Join up here.

We're also running a starter session on Saturday at 10am meeting at Peckham Rye Station arcade. We'll be done by 11.30 so join us and bring along anyone who might be a bit nervous about getting involved.