Darshini and I had an interesting time at Mrs S's this afternoon tackling what should have been a quick an easy task if it hadn't been for the lawn mowers. Well I have never known a mower that cuts out every couple of minutes because it doesn't like cutting grass, but both the mini batter operated mowers were not happy this afternoon and took us a long time to get the hang of them. I could feel Darshini's frustration as the mower cut out yet again, while I tackled the edges with an almost equally reluctant trimmer.

But the sun was shining, the sky was blue and it was good for us both to get out from our desks and get some fresh air and exercise, so we didn't grumble. However it took us most our allotted time to complete the front garden so we weren't able to start on the back. That'll be a task for another day.

Finally, when all was trim Darshini swept up while I put the mowers away and sorted out a few weeds on the pathway.

Mrs S seemed really pleased with our efforts and wished us well. We may be back...

Today at Foodcycle, Luton Goodgymers flexed by covering all 4 of the roles that need covering this week. Gill led the way, collecting food surplus from a local supermarket. Which I used to help the kitchen team to create a fantastic 3 course meal for over 30 guests. Samantha was next to join the ranks as she took on the pot washing task in her extremely efficient way whilst also helping to take the shells of several eggs. Darshini arrived to support the hosting team and did a fantastic job as the team were a little short of volunteers this evening. Tonights menu had an Egg Salad starter, main of vegetable curry with onion rice and naan, and dessert was fruit salad and a selection of cake. Everyone from the Goodgym team helped in different ways this evening showing again the positive impact Luton Goodgym have on our town. Fantastic job today team l, you smashed it

On this warm and sunny Sunday morning a team of three from GoodGym joined a couple of local residents and Kevin from ABCD to tackle an overgrown alleyway connecting Montrose Avenue to Carlton Crescent.

The alleyway was closing up with the ivy on the fences closing in and the weeds in the sides growing unchecked. But with an hour's effort from the collective of volunteers, spurred on by the thanks of passing residents, we soon got it all cleared clean with a transformed view through to the other end.

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Enjoyed the session and seeing the users go away happy, having had a good time and enough to eat and drink.

6 of the Luton Goodgym faithful got stuck in at the last of 6 cooking sessions at the Shri Guru Ravidass Sangat Gudwara, where the Aunties at the temple were holding cooking classes with other community organisations. Our troops got stuck in with the washing up as huge pans were coming from the stove to the sinks. Others were helping to make roti and Cooke the curry. As always Goodgymers are made to feel at home at the temple with a sample of the delights cooked that evening. Everyone enjoyed themselves and we made friends with the Someries Rotary Club, an organisation we may be able to collaborate with in the future. Great work on this task 👏 👍🏻 👌