One more late arrival from EC as she gets stuck at work every Friday, but this time when she arrived the buzz had calmed down, the tables and chairs were already stacked up and she could just help with the swiping and the mopping of the floor. Stephan (with his Movember look still) has been working really hard in the kitchen all day as they were a few people down, but when I arrived he looked very cool and relaxed, as if nothing has happened. The same way he looks after running 100k in the rain... And he was telling about the various charities he supports and how many miles he does for each one separately! I honestly don't know how he does it😵

A table!! Food is served 😋 started with squash soup, then followed by spaghetti bolognese and a veggie option available served with a side salad and freshly made garlic bread sticks. The power of garlic bread : 3 trays gone and dusted, which Parm made earlier in the morning. Then the sweet mango of mine with cream and apple struddle and a 2nd option. The kitchen was super busy then calmed down to follow up with the takeaway service which also included a selection of freshly made sandwiches 🥪. Bananas 🍌 also given out. Service finished and cleaning time followed.

Crispy morning and -3 degres outside, so good to be indoors in such weather. As cold a few volunteers missing today so extra work and some shifting to be done to cover all areas. StephDucat was in the kitchen to prepare food with the team ...only 4 of us but we all cracked on and we were ready for the 1pm service. Helping each other to get the starter and mains ready. Steph was looking after the desert !!Had fresh mangoes 🥭 so sweet mango of mine it was. Peeled them, then cut in slices followed by baking them in the oven with sugar, cinnamon , a bit of flour and honey. Lovely stuff and so nice. We also did some apple struddle with some cream. Busy bees in the kitchen.