Tonight’s group session at Merton’s Community Fridge proved that no two missions are ever quite the same. We were originally tasked with moving and replacing shelving, which involved shifting a large number of items from the storage area - but the task list quickly grew as we gained more sign ups!

In true GoodGym style, we took it all in our stride. While some of us handled a decanting of pet food job, others tackled the opportunity to deep-clean the elusive spaces behind the fridges. Whilst of course the shelves were built, moved and dismantled. Fortunately, Ben had a toolbox on hand to provide that extra GG magic, ensuring the new shelves were securely fixed to the wall.

It was a fantastic productive night - what an amazing team effort. A big welcome to Atif and Ben for joining your first ever Merton group session. We really hope to have you join us again soon.

Arriving at the eyot early, I decide to see if the mud is manageable without wheelies. Rue verdict comes quickly: not in a thousand years. I decide to wait patiently. Georgia arrives with her wheelies, and, since our contact is nowhere to be seen, she bravely goes to the eyot through the mud to find him. Him back we can thus start the work. Atif would join us a bit later, for it was difficult to find us without anyone to contact. At the eyot, the mud is overwhelming but we power through. with the other volunteers we build barriers, weaving wood through wooden stakes, and then adding bundles behind. Goodgymers take the heavy lifting carrying heavy wood, and planting stakes, though the weaving was nice too. We finish a full wall that looks very sturdy. one more step towards conserving the eyot!