I have supported Ms S today with shopping this morning 🛒. I did need to call her to understand how to get to the front door. She beautifully guided me through the phone and then buzzed me in.

Ms S had a shopping list ready 📝 as well as the cash 💰. She asked me to read the items out loud to make sure all checks out. All was nice and clear so it didn't take long for me to start my journey to the shop.

Ms S wanted me to go specifically to Waitrose which was around 25 mins from her place. I had a really nice morning walk!

I was able to purchase all items and l was lucky to have a list that the descriptions were really precise 👌. It was a Fish Friday today so we scored some good discount on a couple of mackerels.

I was back at Ms S's house around 10:20. I have taken out the shopping from the bag and also helped Ms S open the milk 🥛 and kefir before I left.

I put two bags behind a radiator on the ground floor as it's apparently a typical place where these are kept for those supporting Ms S with the shopping in the future.

We supported KVA’s Surplus to Supper Hub, an initiative that redistributes over 5 tonnes of surplus food each week. Our team helped manage incoming stock by unloading the van and moving crates of fresh and dry goods into the pantry for sorting and storage. We also cleaned the inside of the shipping-container fridge and checked dates on frozen and dry food items to keep everything safe and organised.

In addition, we sorted donated non-food items, separating gift items, home-use items, cosmetic products and more into trays, to ensure everything was properly categorised.

Overall, we contributed to the Hub’s mission to reduce food waste and support local food security by completing a wide range of practical, hands-on tasks.

Afterwards, we rounded off the evening with a wonderful Christmas social at The Albion, enjoying time together and celebrating our teamwork and the festive spirit.

A big welcome to Esme on her first outing with GoodGym Kingston. Hope to see you at another task soon!