We were back with the absolutely fabulous Southampton Action this morning helping them setup for their monthly client event, distributing essential items to male refugees living within hotels in the city.

We always know we are going to get a workout when we help out the guys at Southampton Action and this time was no different. There were far fewer volunteers in general today meaning there was more to be done between those of us who attended.

We cleared the rooms of any items belonging to clear, moved furniture, unloaded the van and cars full of items and shifted everything upstairs before being tasked with setting out a room full of suitcases for clients to come and choose so they can have dignity with somewhere other than a bin bag to hold their belongings.

We got a system in place categorising the baggage (we had flashbacks to Southampton marathon) and before long had a very professional looking market style room for the clients to choose their cases from.

It was as ever a humbling event and we greatly enjoyed our time. We will be back very soon.