GoodGym Kingston attended one of our favourite local charity shops this evening - the Kingston branch of the British Heart Foundation.

After running, walking and cycling to the task, we were met by our BHF task leader, the ever-joking Christine. Before the task even began she decided to give us a quick behind-the-scenes tour of their massive charity shop. BHF Kingston is housed in what was once a huge BHS store and is set over three floors. Christine took us upstairs, through a couple of locked doors and into what used to be the old BHS cafe and kitchens... now looking more like a post-apocalyptic zombie movie set! Slightly glad that I wasn't alone in the space but fascinating all the same.

And so on to the task. We initially thought we would be setting up a fitness window display this evening but a delivery of sports equipment and tennis racquets had failed to arrive in time. Our attention was hence turned to checking if a load of donated exercise machines were functional. This involved running, cycling, rowing and crunching on a few dozen different machines. Quality control completed we moved a few of the machines from the storage room to the main shop floor and made a mini fitness area ready for the customers to peruse when the store opens tomorrow. Mission accomplished.

Another day sorting donations at Growbaby. Had an excellent time playing with the toys and accessories as they arrived.

Another week sorting the donations at Growbaby. We had lots of fun sorting the items and we moved all the clothes that are ready to be recycled up to the ground floor level ready for collection.

Another week sorting the donations at Growbaby. We had lots of fun sorting the items and even made time to try a few things on.

Lots to do this week. We sorted all the donations and then had a good sort out of all the broken items and put them aside so they are ready to go to the tip. Still lots of other areas to go through but at least we made a start.

Another Wednesday spent at Growbaby in Kingston sorting the donations. Lots came in this week including a big donation of baby clothes, toys and equipment from Refugee Action Kingston - all in great condition so ready to go out to the visitors. Thanks so much!