6 runners ran to help SVP Springfield measure curtains for those in need

After some superb work by our sort-of-current run leader legend Laurie, we met at our new home, the Old Factory ARU Gym. It has changing rooms, car park, lockers, toilets and water we can use so we were all very excited - even if I couldn't find the car park...

We had a quick chat about our new locale and set off like the wind, well, not quite like the wind we have recently have had. Andy led us on our way and 3km later we made it to the church, even if Joe tried to hurl himself over a rogue branch for no apparent reason. There were what looked like a huge number of curtains for us to measure, label, and fold so we got to work without even any 'do the carpets match the curtains' jokes. Shocking.

We made a huge dent in the curtain measuring - they will be used for those in need who move to the area and don't have the means to purchase curtains themselves. It is a small thing that most people don't really consider but make a huge impact on quality of life. After some absolutely superb banana bread made by our wonderful host Jenny, Charlie led us on the way back to our new home.

Great to see everyone and don't forget we have the social this Thursday 3rd March at the Golden Fleece from 7pm. We will be doing the pub quiz - I need all the help I can get after I revealed my specialist subject was 'The life and times of David Chatterjee' and Joel suggested it was unlikely to be a round.

We stand with Ukraine.

After last week’s social of all you can eat pizza which the wonderful Laurie arranged, we had a chance to burn off some calories with a run to a new task for us, helping SVP Springfield sort out their donations of kitchen items.

SVP help people in need by befriending them and providing practical help where necessary. Many thanks for Rosie for helping us connect with the project which is run by her sister Jenny.

We met up at the usual place at ARU and welcomed Ohad to his first GoodGym session, who recently started studying at the university. I hope you had fun Ohad and hope to see you again in the near future. With Andy backmarking we made our way to Springfield for our task.

When we arrived we were quickly shown what to do and got straight to it. Making boxes filled with kitchen basics so they can be sent out as soon as they are needed by people and families. The boxes contained plates, bowls, cutlery, mugs, glasses (which ran out very early on, hence my awful pun, I’m sorry), oven trays, saucepans, frying pans, dish cloths and various cooking utensils.

After all our hard work, Jenny from SVP treated us to some flapjacks and drinks, thanks Jenny!!! And off we went into the darkness back to the University, headtorch season is definitely upon us now.

Next week we are digging for Mencap, as the task is a bit too far to run from ARU we will be meeting at Admirals Park, near/on the bridge.