20 of us turned up to help Keith at the Norwich Foodbank. Robert led the runners from the Forum, and we welcomed one new GoodGymer, Diana.

We quickly got to work – Keith sent some of us over to the other side of the warehouse, while Bill, our very own GoodGymer who also regularly volunteers at the foodbank, managed those of us that were sorting donations.

We sorted hundreds of tins of beans, spaghetti, vegetables and more, and we only had two spillages!

Time went by so fast. Its such a satisfying task getting everything in order, knowing that we’re playing a part in helping people get healthy, satisfying food – with a few treats thrown in, of course! Rachel even said that she wishes her day job was more like this as you really feel like you’ve accomplished something.

After just 45 minutes we’d achieved so much. Keith thanked us for our help – the donations we were sorting were bought by the Trussel Trust with financial donations, as they’ve seen a drop in physical donations at supermarkets.

After a few group photos, we all departed knowing we’d all done a good job!

A very enjoyable Santa Dash and Fun Run hosted by Boghopper Races.

Two Goodgymers took part, Marshalling at a turning point and a road crossing, everyone was in amazing costumes and Santa suits, from Turkeys, to Presents to many elves.

There were a lot of fast runners in the 2k as well and afterwards we tidied up and headed back to the finish line where lots of runners were enjoying some festive cheer after the run. NB monday night Noreich Goodgym went to Norwich Foodbank and sorted the food gifted at this Santa Run

This evening was our first visit this season to Norwich Foodbank.

Some milestones this week:

A big welcome to Robert P on his first GoodGym experience.

We had two members reaching their 50th good deed, well done to Rosemary and Madeleine!

We also had a member reach their 100th good deed! Congratulations to Jen!

There was a variety of tasks to do, including weighing crate, sorting crates and date sorting tuna/corned beef.

As per usual, another great evening was had.

Tonight 15 GoodGymers ran 6km to the Norwich foodbank to support the Trussel Trust.

Keith was on hand to deliver instructions on which donations needed sorting. Shout out to Martin attending his first GoodGym task tonight.

This week we had shampoo's to clean and unpack, cardboard packing to be moved and all other items to placed in date order.

With less donations than expected at this time of year, we had completed the task in 40mins. So we finished with a group photo, and headed back in different directions.

Best of luck to Woody running the London Marathon on Sunday!!

We had our biggest turn out since pre-covid with a whopping 25 GoodGymers opting to help sort out donations at the Norwich Foodbank.

This was bolstered by 8 people experiencing their 1st (of many hopefully) good deeds with GoodGym, so a massive welcome to Ruth, Jess, Harriet, Claudia, Amber, Claire, Jennifer B and Stephen K.

For those that decided to meet at The Forum first, we had a 3.5km each way jog to the task, with Jen J kindly being the backrunner.

Keith (warehouse manager) soon split us up into small groups of various tasks, which included weighing crates and sorting through golden syrup donations and putting them in date order.

25 people helping out for 50 minutes nearly equated to nearly 24 volunteering hours, just incredible!

At the end we surprised Elizabeth with her Sean Coxhead award trophy.

Next week we're having a games night with tenants at Hayden Court Retirement Home.

This week's Group Run marked a very special milestone. Elizabeth Halford was the first person at GoodGym Norwich to complete 500 good deeds, and one of a very few elite in GoodGym across the country.

Due to the icy conditions, I decided it was safer for everyone to meet at the Norwich Foodbank, instead of meeting at The Forum and running from there (accept for Ian and Robert who still wanted to run).

There was a good turnout for Elizabeth, with 17 people helping to sort donations. One of the main tasks was to put Xmas bags together. A gentle reminder to us that many people don't have the luxuries that some people have, especially during this time of year.

Elizabeth was presented with many balloons and some gifts, including a hand made medal from Bill & Katy.