When the world was still waiting for the Black Friday sales at the end of November, Greenford Park Residents Association came up with their own version of the Christmas shopping season kick-off: earlier and more sustainable! The Baby & Kids Table Top Sale, organised by a group of local volunteers, is a response to the shopping madness and gives the residents a chance to buy and sell preloved children's items. Ealing GoodGymers couldn't say no to supporting such a great event!

The Table Top Sale prep night happened to be on Halloween, so Sevan and Kash ran 5km to Greenford, dodging herds of scares and spooks in the dark on the way. Dressed as a pair of GoodGymers, they brought some tricks with them to the GPRA Hall. Steph Ducat was already there, unfolding the tables for tomorrow's stall holders. The trick was to make the tables stand safely, which involved fixing or replacing the clips securing the legs. Brains and muscles were equally in use to complete this task.

Next up, the trio cut out the stallholders' names and labelled their tables, then strategically placed QR codes for donations to the GPRA Hall. After making labels for pastry items on sale and putting up boards with GPRA Hall history, it was time for the last two tasks.

When the task owner, Emma, asked for a volunteer with a creative flair to design a price list of muffins, cakes, cookies and pastries, Steph and Sevan declared their allegedly ugly handwriting. They have been transferred to the kitchen, where they have shown talent for making reusable dishes shiny and sparkly at the sink. In the meantime, Kash awakened her inner Michelangelo to develop the commissioned price list with four coloured pens, with her favourite red running out of steam.

With their various talents and tricks, the GoodGymers earned not only Emma's and other GPRA members' respect, but also real treats: chocolate muffins - yum!

That was not the end of GoodGym's collaboration with the GPRA Hall this year. Even more fun is coming next month! Sign up now to get involved in decorating the GPRA Hall for Christmas. We are hoping to see you there!