Clothes encounters

It was a new task for GoodGym Westminster last night, as we went to help out Notre Dame refugee centre sort out their donations. When we arrived and were led down to the cellar we were greeted by an enormous pile of clothes and other donations - I'm going to blame the lack of photos of the task last on the sheer scale of the job! (apologies)

Claire and I got cracking straight away, sorting coats, jumpers and shoes, discarding summer items and even making a call on some very glamourous ball gowns. For some of the evening we were also kept company by a couple of the amazing people who advise refugees in precarious situations, ultimately helping them be reunited with the family after they have been granted safe immigration status. To get to this point many of them have experienced some extremely tough times and the centre helps them navigate through it.

The hour flew by and although we made a big dent (by which I mean you could now see the floor!), there is still plenty to be done. watch this space for the next visit!

We emerged from the cellar to sound of the choir practising in the adjoining church before swinging open the doors and heading back into the hustle and bustle of Leicester Square.

Next week I'm away but there will another session with Rhythms of Life handing out hot food and drinks to rough sleepers and Andrew is keen for any help!

Ps in the absence of any evidence from last night the photo attached is the pile of donations we sorted for Syrian refugees in Wandsworth - another epic challenge!