Had a busy two hours but really enjoyed it. It was mainly sorting veg and then get the shop ready for the shop tomorrow. The other volunteer that did it with me was very good at showing me what to do.

Despite arctic conditions at the top if Dawson's heights the team persevered to help Ellie out with weeding and moving compost. Followed by a Nag's Head welcome home drink to celebrate the return of International Man of Mystery, Nathan Wood!

Yesterday, four Goodgymmers went to St Faiths to help Andrea from GROAD load the van ready to distribute clothes to rough sleepers. Apart from a few runaway bobbins, everything went to plan and very quickly everything was packed away in the van. Nice one team! 🙌

We met at old spike and ran over to meet Ian at the Old Alleynian Rugby Club on a beautiful clear evening. Six of us got to work clearing the entrance to the club and the driveway. We cut back and raked away the nettles. It was a satisfying task! We had some delicious ginger biscuits as a treat at the end before running back.

2 GG-ers,Tracey and Chandrima, headed to Camberwell Green to support Barbara from the SE5 Forum committee, who runs a regular Saturday market stall but is currently suffering from bronchitis that hinders her ability to set up.

🛒 💪🏻Tracey helped tow the heavy trolleys from the leisure centre to the green, before she and Chandrima set up the gazebo, arranged the tables, set up the t-shirt cloth hanger, and laid out all the merchandise including mugs, tote bags, fridge magnets, hats, books, postcards, and key rings. Chandrima put up the bunting, and Tracey made sure the display looked as fabulous as the sun shining all over London today. ✨☀️

2 GoodGymers dove right in to a productive session at Borough Food Co-op. J and Chandrima sorted 8 crates of miscellaneous veggies (chives, cabbages, corn, aubergines, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, carrots, and yam), salad boxes, and fruits (lemons, oranges, bananas, apples, pears, and plums) —into dedicated crates for each item, with some stored safely in the veggie freezer, alongside a thorough quality check for tomorrow’s food bank. 🥬🌽

Next up, they sorted 6 miscellaneous boxes of pantry staples—lentils, chickpeas, red kidney beans, cannelloni beans, finely chopped tomatoes and rice—onto neatly stocked shelves.🫘🍚

All 7 refrigerator and freezer temperatures were accurately recorded to ensure everything stayed fresh. Chandrima carefully divided massive cartons of eggs into safe 6-packs, then J meticulously cleaned all the crates for the next session. ♻️ The team wrapped up by breaking down cardboard boxes for recycling, sweeping the floors, and wiping down surfaces to leave everything spotless. ✨