We were delighted to be greeted by Danni who had an indoor task for us tonight. After seeing the big pile of newly delivered wood chip in the car park we thought we might be back to shovelling, but instead it was time to sort out the arts and crafts cupboards. Once we had emptied all the cupboards it was time to start categorising items before putting everything back so it could all be more easily found. It was out with the old paintbrushes (the ones with only a few lonely bristles remaining) and glue sticks (that had stuck their last stick). Sarah also came up with a glue stick stickiness rating scale related to the stickiness of dead slugs. We’re not sure it’ll catch on!

Thanks everyone for joining this evening and helping me celebrate 200 good deeds. Here’s to the next 200!

Storm Darragh did not put off Tarek, Leszek and myself from heading down to the farm to support R with the farm. We were treated to a tour by a lovely volunteer and there was plenty going on to keep visitors occupied. We welcomed visitors and inspired them to feed the chickens, check out the bonfire and Leszek stayed to see the Christmas lights turn on at 3:30pm! We created mistletoe bundles for customers and helped to unpack Christmas trees - Tarek kept us warmed with good vibes and laughter. A great day to connect with the local community and try the tasty food on offer. We will gladly return to support the next mission!

Storm Darragh started to batter its way through Shirley High Street as we gathered outside Santo Lounge. The rain persisted and the wind started to pick up. We headed inside to hold a meeting instead to discuss the future projects for GG in Shirley. It was brilliant to see Leszek and Tarek join us! Chris brought the enthusiasm and good vibes. Sadly we were rained off so apologies for this mission not completing. New ideas were developed and seeds were planted - here’s to more missions with our new members. The photo sums up our experience.

Thanks to Leszek who represented us at the Totton Lantern parade on Sunday. He got to work helping with handing out the lanterns ready for the parade and supporting with the evening's activities. Great job!

A trio of merry litter pickers set to work clearing the paths around Rose Road before our main group task this evening. Within only half a mile we managed to fill a whole rubbish sack and left the area looking much nicer for parents and young people visiting the centre. The best part was we got to use the fancy robot bin that chomps the litter at the end! Who would litter when the public bin is so good?!?!!

We were all super excited for an indoor task tonight out of the cold helping Rose Road prepare for their Christmas Fair at the weekend. Rose Road provided the bags and we brought the enthusiasm! It was a very satisfying task getting the children's gift bags all ready for Santa to give out. We were an organised machine with myself, Abby, and Stephanie filling the bags in no time! Helen and Kathryn were the with the wrapping skills to get the tombola ready. We just had time to finish off labeling some of the children's present donations and putting some gift tags on the bottle tombola. Thanks to Chloe for keeping us hydrated with cups of tea and coffee too! We hope Rose Road's Christmas Fair is a huge success and look forward to helping again at the carol concert in a few weeks.