Its a hat trick of visits to the Green Skills Library, hosted by the wonderful Donna. Mike was already hard at work filing down some wooden formers which are being re-purposed as display shelves. Sol and Sheila were soon put to work painting primer onto the shelves. Meanwhile Rachel, Jen, Angela and Roberta brought out their creative sides with a spot of decoupage. They glued patches of fabric onto baubles rescued from the Nicholsons Centre before it was demolished. Their full beauty will be revealed once the glue has dried clear. These will be used to decorate a tree at the St Luke's Christmas Tree Festival in December, and then sold off for much-needed funds. There was much fun and laughter - we love visiting the Green Skills Library - it's so inspirational!

Welfare visit for Mrs D

Two GoodGymers helped out Ms. S with her prescription medicines as she is unable to go to the pharmacy due to medical reasons.

Quick stop at the pharmacy and then a drop-off to a grateful Ms. S ✅

(photo taken from the internet)

The rain didn't put off 3 intrepid GoodGymmers keen to progress the building of a dry hedge at Ray Mill Island. Sheila and Rachel were in charge of selecting and cutting branches so they were suitable for packing into the body of the hedge. Mick cut the branches suitable for use as the vertical stakes , fashioning pointed ends with a slightly blunt axe. He hammered them into position, giving the hedge a very pleasing curve. The hedge was packed with branches and secured with long flexible binding branches. We were pleased with our work and made our way home to dry out and have a well-earned cup of tea

Another busy morning at the Baby Bank. When we arrived the tables were piled high with donated clothes which were waiting for their second checks before being put away. Once those had been done, Sheila continued with this while Karen and Caroline took on the first checks. Meanwhile one of the other volunteers was busy picking out clothes for several referrals, which is what it's all about.

Our latest visit to help the Green Skills Library had a bit of everything, from sanding and painting jobs to making table decorations, fueled by a tub of Quality Street and supported by a very excited labrador. The library is looking fabulous and we're all looking forward to seeing it open once again. Thanks to everyone who joined!