GoodGym's weekly session with FoodCycle was another success. While there were only two of us at the task, both Lucie and Gill worked hard in the kitchen to turn a rather meagre amount of surplus food and a whole heap of carrots into a sumptuous summer meal.

Lucie got started on prepping carrots, lettuce, cabbage and other salad items for a summer slaw, which was going to provide the main element to some summer wraps. While the rest of the team were busy prepping vegetable Bolgnaise for the main course, GIll kept her attention on preparing the desserts. Channeling her inner pastry chef, she had decided on a puff pastry apple and custard tart inspired by a "tarte fine au pommes" recipe she had seen in a French Recipe Book. Peeling, coring and slicing 30 apples took some time, and then the pastry needed rolling out, cutting to size and baking. It was a good job she had arrived early to get started. There was custard to be made and cooled, and a side of peach and grape salad to be prepped.

But our little team worked tirelessy and even helped with the washing up. The meal went out to around 36 guests and we even had enough for second helpings as well as meals for 8 of the Foodcycle volunteers.

A trio of Luton Goodgymers teamed up with the London Road Litter Pickers for the South Luton monthly litter pick. It was another baking hot morning but we were undeterred. As well as picking up the usual array of cans, bottles, food containers etc. we also targeted Memorial Park where it was clear there had been a bit of a “do” the night before with canisters of nitrous oxide (laughing gas), balloons and other small packets. It’s such a shame these were left by the children’s play area, but we soon got it tidied up. Lots of The local residents commented on what a great difference we made. Well done Yazed, Yasin and Gill, our help was much appreciated.

Enjoyed the atmosphere

Enjoyed the mission and have attending most weeks with everyone. We also welcomed Neil.

Enjoyed the mission and making others have an enjoyable day

15years already?!!! Yes! Singing Cafe celebrated her 15th anniversary cheerfully with all founding members , past and current volunteers present to grace the day. We also had Cllr Clive Mead for Sundon Park present. Goodgymers - Sam, Gloria, Revd. Charmaine and Abim were not left out in the joyful celebration! Cheers to many more years!!!!