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.

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.

A late rescue tonight on a last-minute request to move items to Big Yellow Storage. This was a solid physical job requiring a some muscle power, loading up four large trolleys with various items. We then successfully transported them via the lift to their new space.

During our lunchtime we answered a last-minute request to help Little ARK move furniture into their new pop-up space.

The team tackled everything from ensuring safe van access (via some on-the-road traffic control!) to maneuvering tables, shelves, and fabric up the tight stairs. Seeing everyone work together to setup this community makers space was inspiring.

We finished the entire move, including collecting and unloading a second round of furniture, in just 45 minutes! So there was time left over to enjoy some much-deserved tea and cake.

It’s missions like this, supporting an amazing organisation in the community, that make GoodGym so rewarding and we look forward to helping again very soon.

Why not join us: https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/cutting-materials-to-help-little-ark