We had a delightful time af Terme parkrun in Montecatini, Italy. The run was 3 wiggly laps of a beautiful park, with spectacular views of the Tuscan hills. Only 18 runners - quite a different experience from the UK! A + would recommend.

During Christmas 2023, inspired by two CAMHS volunteer elves, Christmas for CAHMS ran a paper chain making project. It went down so well in CAMHS units (CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) that they’re going to do it again in 2024, and this time we got involved!

The paper chains are a team effort - they will be started by members of the public (like us), and then the young people will connect them together when they arrive in the CAMHS units. Each paper chain will have a cheesy cracker joke written on the inside to add an extra bit of fun during assembly.

We all gathered at City Hall and set up in the reception area. Drinks (some more fortifying than others.......) were provided by Markand we set to work.

After an hour of trimming, writing and chatting we managed to produce 138 slips and a packet of blank ones for other elves to use.

A lovely wholesome, and WARM, task!

The OX4 Food Crew works with Waste 2 Taste to provide cooked meals to people in need in the OX4 community. I just hop on my bike, go and pick up the meals and deliver them to addresses in OX4. This time I delivered 9 portions to 4 addresses in OX4.

The OX4 Food Crew works with Waste 2 Taste to provide cooked meals to people in need in the OX4 community. I just hop on my bike, go and pick up the meals and deliver them to addresses in OX4. This time I delivered 6 portions to 4 addresses in OX4.

Last night was our third painting session at OXSRAD disability and sports hub. The whole centre is getting a refresh inside, which is a mammoth task for just the staff to take on!

We've helped repaint the studio, corridor and around the reception area previously, and last night we moved to the entrance lobby and the other side of the corridor. Lucky for us the painting has coincided with the clock change, so it's been a treat to have a regular indoor task. It's also surprisingly satisfying seeing the progress from aging cream walls to smart new blue and white.

This week we had the joy of Nelson the bulldog-beagle mix along for the session - we always enjoy a dog at a GoodGym task! With one more painting session scheduled this year we're determined to have OXSRAD spruced up and looking fabulous in time for Christmas.

Thank you for bringing the delicious waffles Shati!

Weeding, bulb-planting and cake; a delightful way to spend an autumnal Sunday morning.