Another busy morning at the Baby Bank, The facility had been closed over half term but also had put out a call for clothes for certain ages, so there were lots of donations arriving. One lady had brought in loads of new clothing that she had bought specifically to fill a gap - so kind, and hugely appreciated.
Jane and Sheila were asked to sort through the shoe donations. We were super-picky, rejecting any shoes that were too scuffed, too worn or which had lost their grip. We gave lots of them a good clean too, ready for their new owners

Mick, Nivi and myself were joined by Nivi's daughter and three other Friends of Raymill. Between us we cleared the beds of leaves, weeded out more of the invasive Winter Heliotrope, dug some more of the rockery and repainted the bubbles on the path.

On Guy Fawkes Night, Goodgym spun their own legend......

Once upon a time, there was a school whose drop-off and pick-up zone had become a battleground of hangry children and weary parents. The hedges loomed and the bushes bulged into the path, and every morning felt like a game of dodge-the-human.

But one parent had had enough. She rallied her merry band of GoodGymmers to tame the wild greenery and restore peace to the school run. The school gave a nod, and on a mild November Wednesday with fireworks booming all around, 13 heroes answered the call to loppers.

Among them, two new champions emerged: [Lucy] and [Julie], who dove straight in. In just thirty minutes, the path was cleared, the choppings packed away, and the gate area widened to welcome all with ease.

Of course, the obligatory photo op was had, and then, like folklore figures fading into the mist, the GoodGymmers slipped back into the night, knowing the school run was once again a smooth and noble quest.

(PS thank you Lucy for the report title!)

Karen and Sheila were delighted to be joined at Braywick Heath Nurseries by Bejay who was doing a spot of GoodGym touristing all the way from Ruislip. Our task today was all about moving plants around - putting the best ones on display for sale, particularly those for the authmn/winter season. We all got loads of steps in, moving the plants from the glasshouses to the outside sales area to tempt the customers. It was great to meet Bejay - do come and join us again!

Ms B was very grateful to have her small garden tidied.

Viv and I set to work clearing the streets of litter on a sunny Sunday afternoon! Lots of Halloween litter and unwanted sweets hidden in the glass and hedges were swiftly scooped up and disposed of. Flora enthusiastically followed our trail and enjoyed chasing and catching a windfall apple in the park.