Kingston upon Thames

Community mission

It's Chrrrrrissssttmmmmaaaaaaas!

4 GoodGymers made their way to help the Britain Heart Foundation store -Kingston in Kingston upon Thames.

  • Jane Yelloly
  • Rachel White
  • Carla
  • Sabir Babaiy Majdar
 
Sunday, 6th of November 2022
 
Led by Rachel White

On our community mission this evening we popped to the British Heart Foundation to help create their Christmas shop. Multiple trolleys were stacked by the front door, overflowing with tinsel, decorations, baubles, gifts, Christmas trees, cards.... everything you could think of to make Christmas, well, Christmas. After a slice of pizza and a drink, kindly donated by Christine from the BHF, we set to work.

We separated into two teams: Jane and Carla tackled the card displays whilst Rachel and Sabir sorted the bauble boxes. Jane and Carla built the displays and then unpacked all the cards and put them in order. Rachel and Sabir wrapped the wire boxes with cellophane to stop wayward baubles from escaping and poured in the rest. Once the first big tasks were completed we turned our attention to the other trolleys. Bookcases and display stands were brought over to create the structure of the area so we had shelves to put all the Christmas stock on.

It took a while but we completed the task within two hours. Christine and the team were thrilled that it was all done in one evening. She was so happy that she has asked us to come back in January to help set up a fitness display with all the exercise machines in the window. That sounds right up our street! Watch out for the session in January.

Report written by Rachel White


Discuss this report

sign in to add a comment

Rachel White
Led by Rachel White

I am the area activator for Kingston Upon Thames. Keen to keep moving and improving.

Share the love

Join us on the next run

Make Edith Gardens more accessible

Tuesday 18:30 - 20:30
Led by Rachel White
The Quaker Centre

Find out more

Become a member

with an optional monthly donation

  • Run, walk, or cycle to help older people
  • Access sessions across the country
  • Claim your GoodGym t-shirt

Need help with a community project?

If you're a community organisation and have a physical task then we'd like to help.

Request a task

Cookies help us deliver our services. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more