Two South London GoodGymers ventured north of the river to collect surplus food from GAIL's in Victoria and deliver it to the lovely Gloria at Under One Sky, a homelessness support charity. Whilst we'd expected a bread-heavy haul, the day's bounty was mostly cakes, buns and pastries. An unexpected extra task soon emerged and we set about individually wrapping dozens of treats ready for distribution with the next day's meals.

The wrapping operation soon descended into Law & Order: Special Pastry Unit, beginning with the landmark case of People v. Cling Film, in which two gloved agents wrestled with a particularly uncooperative defendant. GoodGym agents later pursued several related investigations, including The Bun Identity and Crumbs of Evidence.

Along the way, we reflected on one of the unexpected joys of GoodGym: discovering community organisations and spaces that have been hiding in plain sight all along. It's remarkable how many churches, halls and local projects you can walk past for years without noticing, only for a task to give you a reason to step inside and discover what's really going on in your neighbourhood.

A familiar list for Mr R today, with the addition of some AA batteries and the option to fish for mackerel if the sardines proved elusive. Fortunately a pair of Tesco's came to the rescue for everything on his list, and the walk between the two shops and back to his with treasure in hand was very pleasant in the afternoon sunshine.

A "routine" shop for Mrs S this morning - a quick run down the list with nothing too obscure to go hunting for at the world's politest supermarket. She needed a new role of kitchen foil, which involved a bit of miming to ensure I got the right size, and a replacement bottle of olive oil, for which it was just easier to take a picture...

It was a small but mighty GoodGym Westminster group last night for our visit to the Abbey Centre in central London. There really is no stopping Brenda, who arrived straight from another task, having just been helping out at Traid. Amazing GoodGyming!

Our task was at this wonderful community hub in the heart of Westminster. The Centre has been supporting the local community for decades and provides a huge range of activities and services, from health and wellbeing sessions and activities for older people to community support, advice, social groups and practical help for people experiencing hardship. Last night our contribution was in the the Lemon Pip Garden. It's a lovely community space designed for local people to grow, relax and spend time together, with accessible planters and seating. It can be used for gardening, social sessions, outdoor activities, art and simply enjoying a bit of green space in the middle of Westminster.

Brenda grabbed the hose and set about giving the plants a much-needed drink, before turning her attention to the fallen leaves and sweeping everything up. Meanwhile, I headed inside and started sweeping the downstairs stairs from top to bottom - soon realising just how many flights of stairs there actually are in this former Victorian swimming baths building!

With both jobs done, the garden was looking neat, tidy and nicely watered, ready for another day of community use.

Two GoodGymers joined one of Westminster’s newest and most rewarding community tasks, teaming up with Under One Sky to make and pack sandwiches for people sleeping rough. Using donated food, we helped prepare supplies for the charity’s outreach night walks, turning simple ingredients into practical support for those facing food insecurity. It’s a straightforward task, but one that delivers a real and immediate impact.

A special mention goes to Gloria, who is an absolute star and a joy to volunteer alongside. She keeps the session running smoothly, creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and, as a fellow Law & Order fan, always makes for great company. A genuinely worthwhile task with fantastic people, plenty of laughs, and the chance to make a tangible difference. This one is definitely worth putting on your GoodGym to-do list.

A GoodGymer popped into TRAID’s buzzing central London charity shop to help sort and hang donated clothes, giving quality items a second life and helping keep usable clothing out of landfill. Every rail refreshed and garment hung supports TRAID’s work funding projects that empower the people who make our clothes, from organic cotton farmers to garment workers. A simple task with a big impact, and of course, it counts as a session too!