Jacquie, Chris, Aislinn and Steph Ducat signed up to volunteer until 3pm as requested by Angela, but as the BBQ was still in full swing and all were enjoying the sun, they all decided to carry on and finish by clearing, cleaning and packing up. All the customers were leaving and the crew worked relentless to ensure all was packed and left clean. They enjoyed some snow cones too. Super troopers!!!

Summer BBQ at Ealing Soup Kitchen and the Goodgym Crew were in place to prep plats and serve hungry customers in the garden. Jacquie and Ash Aislinn were serving drinks and food outside in the lovely sun, whilst Chris and Steph Ducat were in the kitchen/foyer plating food ready to go out. Loads of choice today for the BBQ : meat and veggie burgers on buns, chicken or veggie sausages and some porc ones in hotdog rolls, chicken wings and thighs not to forget lamb or chicken skewers. Grilled pepper and onions, halloumi, grilled tomatoes and corn on the cob on the side. Had some pita bread for the skewers. Sauces like ketchup, mayonnaise and BBQ sauce were also provided to the hungry customers. All the food went and the kitchen crew were thanked by the clients - success for the whole team. Deserts followed with mixed fruit and ice cream : most appreciated in the hot day.

Alot to do and the team were ready to rumble including Jacquie and Steph Ducat : longer prep than usual as more to cook and limited space in the kitchen oven to keep everything hot. At midday, speeches outside as the Mayor and other persons from the Ealing Borough were present, not to forget the trustees from Ealing Soup Kitchen

Early start for Jacquie and Steph Ducat at Ealing Soup Kitchen as today was the Special BBQ in the church garden. Alot of preparation to be done as not the usual setup and kitchen. Both volunteering from 9AM and getting items ready for the BBQ. Chopping peppers, salad, tomatoes etc and getting some lovely corn on the cob ready to cook. Chopping of fruit for the desert : apples, mandarins, mango and grapes.

A mission after work gave me an opportunity to take a 2km walk through Acton to Mr A's house, who is GoodGym Ealing's new regular for shopping tasks. I met that lovely gentleman and his friend, Mr K, who came to keep Mr A company and cook for him.

Mr A told me the story about how his knee had been broken and misdiagnosed, which might have had dire consequences. Although he's been on the mend now, a serious injury made him housebound for the time of the recovery - a challenging situation for someone who had been used to being out.

I went to Morrisons to get Mr A's groceries and found everything apart from Highland Spring was still spring water. I was not going to settle for the sparkling version or for Buxton or Evian, so I tried two corner shops. The second had exactly what Mr A needed.

On the way back, I was recognised by a former GoodGymer from another area who was thinking about reconnecting with GoodGym. I've invited him to keep an eye on Acton sessions in Ealing if he ever looks for something to do after work nearby.

I always enjoy marshalling at Pitshanger Junior parkrun and today was no exception. I was on puddle marshall duty - needless to say the youngsters loved running round and often through the puddles. Getting wet and muddy is all part of the fun!