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Caroline Helder

GoodGym Merton

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Jade

Stall-ar effort when it's needed

Friday 28th November

Written by Jade

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.

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Rhian
Jade

Fabric-ulous facilitation

Friday 28th November

Written by Jade

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.

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Zaeem

Bean There, Served That!

Thursday 27th November

Written by Zaeem

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.

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Jade

Bobbin along

Tuesday 25th November

Written by Jade

Back helping out with what is fast becoming a semi-regular job: packing away the Sew-cial session.

But it wasn't just tidying today. We also had time to jump in and help with the final touches on some lovely hand warmers, ensuring they were ready to go.

Plus there was a little bonus learning: We picked up the handy skill of how to correctly load a bobbin - a crucial piece of knowledge for any sewing enthusiast.

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Djuna Watchman-Naher
Jade

Stepping out against violence

Tuesday 25th November

Written by Jade

We hit the ground to support Merton Council's White Ribbon Walk in Morden Hall Park today.

Starting with a stroll from the Civic Centre to the meeting point to join with others and earn some steps, it also gave us the opportunity to meet new and familiar faces whilst raising awareness for the White Ribbon campaign.

Huge thanks to Merton Council for inviting us to support this important event. Every step counts towards ending male violence against women.

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Jon Green
Clare Riddiford
Jade
Rachael Green
Jo Ruddock
Caroline Helder

Sack it and see

Monday 24th November

Written by Caroline Helder

This community centre in Pollards Hill was a new location for our group session and we'd picked a chilly night for it! The aim was to help clear a large flower bed of soil but a slight change of plan meant we were tasked with collecting up the large piles of leaves along the front walkway and in the car park and putting them in hessian sacks. This was to help prepare the centre for a community event on Saturday. As it was, we whizzed through both jobs at tree-mendous speed and didn't throw in the trowel until the site was transformed. Congratulations to Rachael for completing her 50th task, Williams for his 25th and it was great to welcome Sonia to her first session.

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