New faces at the Strand - Rice to Meet You: Biryani on the Strand. 4 Goodgymers(2 in red and 2 in black) made their way to a busy Strand new Charings Cross. Van unloaded, tables setup, drinks and crisps out ready to be handed out and the most important dish to be handed out: vegetable biryani(freshly cooked). Serving Up Kindness, One Biryani at a Time and in no time the big pot was empty and all the food was handed out. But then Jas brought something extra to go with the rice, crisps and water - brought fresh fruit and biscuits. Then it was time to clean and fold the tables and reload the van. Great work team - Biryani Relief: Powered by GoodGym and Gurseva

Mr T weekly visit - this week ran/walked to and from his flat. Cooler in his flat which means his fan was not on today. He was in a good mood today as his nurse was on time and his foot toe nails were also done during the week. Good chat as usual. Old car spotted on the way to his flat

After volunteering at Southall Parkrun, went to Mr A to do some garden tidy and weeding. On arrival, Mr A said please go to the back via the side path to do the garden. I went thinking he would appear on the other side, but it was not the case. I could see what needed to be done, but could not see any tools and spotted the bins in the front on arrival. Knocked on the door...no answer so decided that even with no tools I could tidy this garden, so pure force or elbow grease it was. Then a lady appeared in the garden 45minutes later and said I am his career and he has tools as purchased some including bags : she got the tools and bags but I had already "powered on with my pure force". The bags and brand new broom were useful. Filled 5 bags of greenery and 1 bag of rubbish. When Life Gives You No Tools, You Improvise. DIY: Done It Yourself (Literally, No Tools)