(Fork)Lifting Everyone’s Spirits

21 Goodgymers helped their local community in Tower Hamlets
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Tower Hamlets

Saturday 14th November 2020

Report written by Laura Williams

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And so it was a full house on this afternoon's Crisis session.

Teams were yet again dispatched throughout the building, with squads scrubbing the soon-to-be medical room within an inch of its life; building the call centre (including knocking down doorways); pallets being cut and assembled, new flooring prepped ready to be laid, and the outdoor cleaning and clearing went on late into the afternoon...

Yet more amazing work.

Yep, was a very busy site, with GoodGymers working tirelessly and carefully with Crisis staff, putting a wide variety of skill sets from engineering to gardening to very good use. Thanks to everyone for putting in a big Saturday effort (and to Peter for sending some great pics).

And the brilliant Ray (Ray is a longstanding Crisis volunteer, who's been doing this for seven years) continued to whizz around on the fork lift, overseeing and caring for our GoodGymers outside. Oh, and I got to the bottom of his 'RayRay' name: given by the Crisis team, as he does everything twice as quick as everyone else.

Well, what a day at the warehouse. And so, 'till...TUESDAY! When we'll be back at the usual Tuesday time of 6.30pm, to continue the countdown prep.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone.


Session Leader
This task supported
Crisis at Christmas Warehouse
The national charity for homeless people.

Crisis work directly with thousands of homeless people every year. They provide vital help so that people can rebuild their lives and are supported out of homelessness for good.

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Sam Chapman
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Paul Cornick
John Shirley
Peter Van Tongeren
Becky
Laura Williams
Paula Cancelas Yanez
Ottla
Srta Plo
Ivy
Stephen Tolfree
Fiona M
Georgie Box
Aine Hester
Mr Chrs Glinwood
Pauline
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Alex Dray
Alex Dray (he / him)

Sat 14th Nov 2020 at 9:05pm

Another great report, well done for finding out about RayRay’s nickname too - what a legend 😊

Fraser Mashiter

Sun 15th Nov 2020 at 11:30am

Love the title!

Laura Williams

Sun 15th Nov 2020 at 3:41pm

Thanks Alex. And well done for setting a brilliant scene on your morning shift here.

Laura Williams

Sun 15th Nov 2020 at 3:41pm

Thanks Fraser!