A long awaited return visit to see the always friendly Ms G, who unfortunately has had to move flats (temporarily she hopes) as her previous one suffered from a flood, and they're still working to fix it. Once we'd resolved exactly where I could find her front door, she produced shopping bags, money and an easy to follow list - all to be found (bar the basmati rice) at her local Tesco just round the corner. As per my last visit Ms G was so extremely grateful for the help.

Some specific items for Miss N today from her preferred local shops - in this case another bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a carton of Sour Cherry Juice, for which she helpfully provided a sample for me to photograph - yet again having pictures helped me enormously on my searches along the aisles of these most amazingly stocked emporia along the Edgware Road!

Last night, we kicked off our first winter Tuesday session on The Strand in collaboration with GROAD to hand out clothes and essential items to people sleeping rough.

These sessions will be running on the third Tuesday of every month until April, helping make sure people have access to practical essentials through the colder months.

It was a hectic but effective task - there was a real demand for the items on offer, with people keen to find the things they needed. We had lots of chats along the way, and the majority of the donations found new homes by the end of the night. All in all, a good night's work!

The work GROAD does is so important because getting essential clothing and other everyday necessities directly to people experiencing homelessness can make a real difference, especially during winter. Alongside meeting immediate practical needs, these sessions offer opportunities for human connection, conversation and a little extra support.

If you enjoyed last night's session, we also have a weekly joint session with Gurseva on Saturday nights, handing out food to people sleeping rough in the very same spot. Everyone is welcome, whether you're a regular or joining for the first time!

A big thank you to everyone who came along to help last night 💛

One GoodGymer spent some time at TRAID sorting, sizing and hanging donated clothes, helping give pre-loved fashion a second life and keeping textiles out of landfill. There was something surprisingly therapeutic about turning bags of mixed donations into neat, organised displays ready for the shop floor. It was one of those tasks that felt both calming and satisfying, and if only it were this easy to keep my wardrobe at home in order!

Two GoodGymers suited up for a cracking session at TRAID, sorting and hanging clothes to help keep perfectly wearable items out of landfill. Danielle was clearly a cut above with her retail experience, hanging two or three items for every one Brenda managed, while also sharing a few tricks of the trade for keeping long dresses off the floor! Together they got through plenty of stock, proving that when GoodGymers hang out together, they really can make a difference, one hanger at a time!

One GoodGymer joined Under One Sky at St Mary's Church to make and pack sandwiches for rough sleepers while Columbo and Law & Order played in the background. Between solving TV mysteries and assembling lunch packs from donated food, they helped ensure the outreach team had plenty of sandwiches ready for their night walk. As Columbo might say, "Just one more thing..." - every sandwich packed was one more person supported that evening.