It was a night of celebrations in Westminster last night - not only did we pick up two very successful hauls of bread, rolls, sandwiches and pastries that would otherwise be thrown away but it was also...

Sam's 1500th good deed!

Huge congratulations Sam - from sorting and stacking at foodbanks, packing clothes for rough sleepers and volunteering at junior parkrun, Sam has created a huge positive impact by doing good in Southwark and beyond. Well done Sam, you've spread a lot of happ-bee-ness!

Andy, Sam and walked through the Christmas crowds carefully balancing our bags of goodies trying to locate the Under One Sky Team on their weekly walk to support vulnerable people in central London. This charity provides essentials to rough sleepers, not only good food that would otherwise be wasted, bu hot drinks, resources and support. It was great to see their vital work in action.

The mission was successful we set up the goals first which was a bit tricky then we set up the mats ready for the match.

As well as doing a whole lot of good, GoodGym runs never fail to throw up some surprises! Saturday's litter picking session was no exception. Throughout the morning, Andy and I came across a 200-strong horse drawn cart parade, a convention of corgis in Christmas jumpers in Hyde Park, a very rare English bulldog and a mystery package in Little Venice. We also collected two huge bin bags of plastic bottles and other waste, made friends with some German tourists and spotted the parakeets in the park. A morning well spent!

Helping set up for a driving theory workshop at North Paddington Youth Club.

I helped set up for a driving theory workshop at North Paddington Youth Club.

I'm aware that Maida Vale isn't really that far west in the overall scheme of London, but for someone who's normally out East, it made a pleasant change of scene- and as I'd been near Paddington, today's shop for Mr R proved an easy and pleasant walk and explore of a new 'hood.

As per last time his list was detailed and easy to follow, and even in these inflationary times, Mr R has the prices right as we still got change from his crisp £20 note. Overall a very pleasant way to spend a damp Monday afternoon, and Mr R was very grateful for this week's assistance.