I was one of four volunteers including three GoodGymmers who visited the Vauxhall Garden Community Centre to help with the Thursday preparation of food items that will be distributed at their Friday foodbank.

Before the main delivery arrived we start to cut up and bag the large delivery of bread that had been delivered.

The main delivery then followed. Amongst the deliveries which included of carrots, cabbages, limes, corn cobs, a large quantity of doughnuts, the foodbank received a box of cereal branded from the Netflix programme Squid Games.

We successfully completed the task in preparation for the foodbank.

Lots of weeds have grown through the patio and all over flower beds. I focused on the main area removing all weeds and sweeping the patio. Plenty more to do.

🏃‍♀️🌱 This week our lovely bunch of fitness fanatics and gardening gladiators headed to Landor Road Allotments to lend Valcie a helping hand - and boy, did we dig right in! 🏃‍♂️💨

The Tasks That Made Us Grow 🌿

Our green-fingered gang tackled:

• Weeding - We really got to the root of the problem! 🌾
• Chopping - Nothing like a good chop to get the heart pumping! ✂️
• Watering - Keeping things flowing smoothly 💧
• Edging - We were really on the edge of our … beds! 🌸
• Litter picking - Because we’re absolutely rubbish at leaving a mess behind! 🗑️

The team worked so hard, you could say we were absolutely plant-astic! 🌻

The Berry Best Part - Late Summer Social! 🥳

But wait, there’s more! The real magic happened when the sun went down and the party vibes came up! Our late summer social was absolutely mint to be! 🌿✨

Everyone brought something delicious to share (because good food + good people = thyme well spent! ⏰🌿). We spread out under the stars for an evening picnic that was simply un-beet-able! 🥗🎵

The 90s playlist had everyone feeling nostalgic - from Blue Dabadee to Gangsters Paradise, we were grow-ving to the beat all night long! 🎶 And yes, there may have been some questionable karaoke performances under the lamplight that had us all in stitches (the good kind, not the running kind!) 🎤💡

The Verdict 🏆

A lovely time was had by all, and we proved once again that the best way to turnip the fun is by mixing fitness, community service, and good friends!

Until next week, keep on running and keep on growing! 🏃‍♀️🌱💚

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GoodGym Lambeth - where we work out while we help out!

🏃‍♀️🎨 Date: Today
Distance: Short stroll from campus (but long on impact!)
Destination: Thorlands Community Gardens
Mission Leader: Simon (our green-fingered hero 🌱)

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The Scoop 🍦

What happens when you mix artistic students with gardening gloves? Pure mulch-ic to our ears! 🎵 Our brilliant UAL collaborators proved they’re not just masters of the canvas - they’re also ace with a spade!

Fresh faces and familiar ones joined forces for a gardening adventure that was absolutely mint to be! 🌿

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Tasks Accomplished ✅

Our fantastic volunteers really rose to the occasion with:

🌿 Bramble Bashing - Those thorny troublemakers didn’t stand a chance!
🌱 Weeding - We were rooting for success and got it!
🪴 Shovelling & Shifting - Moving mountains (well, compost piles) one scoop at a time
🍂 Mulching - Spreading the love (and wood chips) like pros

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Hero Highlights ⭐

The UAL students were absolutely thyme-less in their dedication! Every single one got stuck in with enthusiasm that would make a sunflower jealous. Their energy was so infectious, even the earthworms were motivated! 🪱

Bonus Round: Many volunteers went home with more than just muddy trainers - they scored some gorgeous basil and parsley plants! Nothing beats earning your herbs the hard way. Talk about sage advice from Simon! 🌿

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Final Thoughts 🌟

Another ground-breaking GoodGym session in the books! The collaboration between our running community and the creative minds at UAL was simply fern-tastic.

Until next time, keep running, keep growing, and remember - we’re always rooting for you!

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Report compiled with love, laughter, and probably some soil under the fingernails 🌱💚

Today, I assisted the Vauxhall Community Centre volunteer team, serve the local community.

It’s heartwarming to see everyone coming together to prepare for the many visitors tomorrow. It’s been a day filled with effort and care, and I can’t wait to see it all come to life as we share food and connection with everyone on Friday. Ed with effort and care, and I can’t wait to see it all come to life as we share food and connection with everyone on Friday.