If the team thought last week's help getting Growbaby ready for its move to new premises in Kingston was tough, then it was time to think again.

After taking all of their stock up to the top floor, this week involved moving everything out of the shop altogether and into vans and lorries.

We were lucky to have a good squad on the ground as everything from bookshelves to cupboards, rails, boxes, toys and even a sofa had to find their way in.

Dave, Claire, Laura, Jonathan, Sabir and Marcos carried everything out while Cinthia and Rachel used remarkable spatial awareness to haul everything around the vans and lorries to pack as much in as possible. Tom enjoyed himself far too much moving the platform up and down.

The task was completed in solidarity with This Girl Can and their Let's Lift the Curfew campaign to highlight the issues for women being able to continue outdoor activities during winter.

They're such a great bunch at Growbaby and it was a pleasure to get active and help them on their way to an exciting new home.

Today goodgymers from different areas spread the love by donating to their local foodbank to help those that struggle.

One hour, two rooms, 3 units, 5 buggies and a million boxes v’s 10 GoodGymers.

Did we win? Of course we did with a lot of team work.

Having created a human chain from upstairs to downstairs we passed the boxes upstairs for stacking. This was relatively straightforward so we moved on to buggies, play mats, cots, toys and anything we could find. The pile grew bigger and bigger and higher and higher and we were at risk of being swallowed up by play mats and buggies so some Growbaby Tetris was required. Rooms virtually cleared there was one big unit left. After a lot of huffing and puffing it went up the stairs with not a mm to spare. Well done to Saber and Tanya’s husband.

It was amazing to see the empty rooms and we rewarded ourselves with chocolates, thank you Tanya.

We will be back next week for round 2 of Growbaby v’s GoodGym.

Today, Farzeen, Amraz and I volunteered at the KingsGate Student Pantry in Kingston. This social supermarket enables university students to access £25–£30 worth of weekly groceries, toiletries and cleaning essentials for just £5.

During the session, Farzeen and I assisted students at the fresh produce station, where we offered recipe ideas and helped students discover new ingredients, including passion fruit and leek. Amraz coordinated student entry at the front, calling out group numbers to keep everything running smoothly.

Having previously supported KingsGate Church with donation sorting and deliveries, it was rewarding to see the final stage of the operation and the full impact of that hard work in action. This weekly pantry provides vital support to students navigating cost-of-living challenges and food insecurity. In addition to affordable food, the church offers a welcoming space where students can enjoy a hot drink, learn low-cost recipes through live cooking demonstrations and access pastoral support.

KingsGate Church’s weekly pantry is a fantastic community initiative that directly addresses student food insecurity and the ongoing cost-of-living pressures. We love this social supermarket model and truly believe it should be replicated everywhere!

We strongly commend KingsGate Church for this practical community response and look forward in volunteering with them again.

A great task at the Forest School allotment this morning.

First job: the school had been given a big donation of wood, and it needed a proper home away from the vegetable beds. We sorted it into sizes as we went and stacked it neatly along the side of the fence. Very satisfying, and the beds are clear and ready for planting again.

Then we headed round to the front of the school and laid edging material along the side of the gravel to keep the weeds at bay. One of those small jobs that makes a big difference to the school.

After our hard work there was just enough time to say hello to Salt and Pepper the goats and the lovely rabbits and chickens.

A good workout and a tidy allotment, all before lunch. A big welcome to Cinthia on her first task!

There's no calm and sedate watering session when we are involved as once Levita and myself had fetched, wheeled and carried to give these wonderful specimens their substanance we finished with our balancing act. I don't think we will be joining the circus anytime soon!