A first time shop for friendly Miss P who in fact just needed me to pick up some items from a local pharmacy - she directed me to her nearest, where I was able to get 3 of the 4 items, but the fourth proved elusive, as I discovered when I visited pharmacy number 2, a further walk away.

A quick check of the phone and it was off to pharmacy 3 with fingers crossed (especially as it had started to rain...) - by this point I was pretty sure I'd left W9, but was pleased to discover from the street signs I hadn't, and even more pleased to secure the final item.

When I got back, Miss P asked if I'd mind folding her ironing board, and we then had a good discussion about everything that GoodGym does - I encouraged her to ask again for any assistance she may require in the future now that she's found us.

Mr R was very clear that only Lee and Perrins would pass muster today when it came to his request for Worcestershire Sauce. Fortunately Tesco had exactly what he needed, along with everything else.

I credit Mrs S for trying to improve the accuracy of my shopping as during today's list dictation she reached into her (conveniently near) fridge to show me the exact type of yoghurt she wanted me to get. No dictation fails this week, and the world's politest supermarket proved pleasantly co-operative (as was the weather for the walk) in filling Mrs S's basket once again.

First I drive to Gail’s, loaded the goods in the car and dropped it backs to NPYC

Went smooth mj was with my aswell and we both really enjoyed it

It was looking a bit touch and go for our session yesterday, and the day before our regular group run was to happen there was still a worrying lack of sign ups. Would we be able to go ahead? Out went the weekly email with a last minute appeal - and in came a GG hero in the shape of David!

We met during a momentary reprieve from the rain and ran a pacy 3km down to the Abbey Centre. Normally our job there is in the small community garden, but as we had recently brought a big group down, we had been asked this time to give the woodwork a good clean.

The Abbey centre is an amazing community hub near Victoria which offers a range of resources to local people. From hot food to legal advice, language classes to community choirs, it's a real lifeline.

Our task for the evening was to wash down the woodwork - over four floors of it! Undeterred, and armed with cleaning supplies, we hit the floor and began scrubbing. Discussing all things literary, the world of property and how running is the new socialising, we worked hard for almost half an hour. Our knee joints well and truly challenged, we could finally enjoy the fruits of our labour - sparkling (almost) white skirting and doors! Hopefully seeing the building being cared for will make local people know that they are welcome.

Next week there is a great session handing out clothing and blankets to rough sleepers. This is one task that really makes a difference.