It was great to stop by and help tidy up after The Open Table community lunch today as hadn't been there for some time. Also great to get out during a break.

With a delivery to sort and tables to clear, of course having Henry (the vacuum) join me was the highlight (is my favourite job).

Hope to be back again soon.

Provided some last minute support at Merton's Community Fridge with the post-distribution clean-up, tackling the sad sight of lots of excess bread.

For tonight's group session we got sew busy helping Little ARK in their new makers' space. It was a perfect night to be indoors, especially as the rain poured down outside!

We split the team across three different rooms, to diligently sift through boxes and bags of fabric and haberdashery. Not only did we sort, wrap, and fold the materials into colour groups, but we also got busy cutting fabrics in preparation for making essential draught excluders.

Making good progress in the alloted hour, we then headed out into the rain for the soggy return run/walk/cycle but will no doubt be back soon as there's plenty more to do. 

Well done team - we did sew good!

After a long day and quite a journey, there was lots to do to pack away the stall.

Organising items meticulously, getting them ready for the next market. Also clearing and tidying up the workshop tables. And some questionable folding of table cloths - the jury is still out on who actually got this right 😉.

This was a task where the help was really needed at the end of a long day on their stall for the last person standing from Little ARK team. A huge shout-out to our volunteers for stepping in and providing that essential support when energy levels were low.

Back again supporting the wonderful Little ARK team - this time with their busy wreath-making workshops. It's that time of year so making the most of every chance to get creative 😀.

With surplus fabric scraps aplenty and the clever idea of utilising old coat hangers for the base, it was a creative buzz with facilitating everyone to ensure they had the materials and guidance they needed. Some created more than others 😉.

We both felt very inspired by the end, despite being almost out of fabric.

Well done to the team on another fantastic night of service! They welcomed 25 guests and served up a seriously tasty menu: garlic & parmesan stuffed mushrooms to start, pasta with romesco sauce and runner beans for the main, and an apple tart with vanilla custard to finish.