Monday 24th February
Report written by Kash
Steph joined the team of two, who helped the UFO Steelband pack away their equipment into the van in preparation for the panyard's final move into a new location. Steph carried some honourable loads too, before setting off with Sevan and Kash for a 3.5 km run to North Acton.
Just as last month, the GoodGymers have beaten the traffic and the van to the destination. Despite North Acton always being exceptionally windy, the evening was much nicer than at the January task, and no one minded waiting for the van outside.
When the vehicle arrived, the GoodGymers and band members wasted no time and employed trolleys or pure muscle power to transport their musical instruments to the new panyard. Some trolley drivers were overly excited, which resulted in de-trolleying and a couple of pans landing close to a bus lane. Nonetheless, no pans were harmed during this task.
UFO Steelband is an Ealing-based charity that spreads joy through steelpan music, welcoming people of all ages and abilities, including visually and hearing-impaired players. Known for vibrant performances at events like Notting Hill Carnival and impactful projects like “Community at Carnival” supporting Grenfell-affected children, UFO fosters creativity, teamwork, and transformation.
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