Myself and a collection of Warwick University staff collected litter around campus as part of the Big Hog Friendly Litter Pick Challenge. We collected just over 16kg of litter between us, including a broken bike lock, washing line pole, and many empty bags of crisps!

On Tuesday seventh October, Lil, James, Georgia and Jackie joined Bosse and Hamed at Carriers of Hope. We met Hamed for the first time and we were given the task of clearing the electrics shelf,. All the toasters, cables, lamps off cleared from one shelf and arranged perfectly on another. We then stacked incoming bedding and clothes there instead – proper space-saving. We were rewarded with a great cup of tea along the way by the awesome Bosse , that kept the work flowing fast !

On a wet November night , we headed to the Carriers of hope where we were greeted by Hamed , Gloria and with a welcomed cup of tea ! !
Lil, Lucy, Georgia and I rolled up sleeves to clear the warehouse floor with Hamed and Gloria , we moved chairs ,beds and sofas , flipping the room from clutter to open space in under an hour., Leaving it ready for even more donations... great work guys ! !

Mr A has recently moved to Coventry from Durham and has a lot of boxes to unpack. We helped to clear some space for Mr A to be able to access his cupboards to continue unpacking. We also helped remove a door to enable Mr A to access his bedroom better.

Eight Goodgymers met at the Primary Plot in Earlsdon for our last visit of the year as the nights draw in. Our task was to fill in the pot holes in the driveway so that it is safe for everyone visiting the allotment. As the saying goes 'many hands make light work' and we quickly filled up the holes, just in time to enjoy the final glimpse of the sun for the day and pose for a few photos.

On Tuesday 9th September, seven Goodgymmers visited Carriers of Hope. Great to see Michelle and Namrine this month !

Nigel, Malal and I wrestled duvets into black bags, Lucy and Lil packed toilet rolls, while upstairs Laura, Malal and Georgia sorted baby bits. Carriers of Hope's Namrine told us they've kicked off Wheels of Welcome – fixing up donated bikes, then running rides for people to build confidence and connection and to chat ! . She told us a story too, about giving someone a bike when they really needed it – ask her yourself next time. And if you want to donate any bikes or find out more contact Namrine .

namrine@carriersofhope.org.uk

Good work everyone 🙌