Three Good Gymmers came to restock and stock take at Frenford Food Bank. We moved packages from the cages yo places that were now vacant on the static shelves. Linda and Addie brought in some new stock and a container for the dontated sugar from the storage out back while Ed put the cages away.

Half way through Addie presented Linda with some cookies that she had kindly made for Linda's Birthday. Luckily Linda's age is no secret, not only were the shape of the cookies advertising it, Addie kindly accompanied the presentation with a loud blast of The Beatles When I'm 64! 😂

Totting up whats left on the shelves is a breeze when theres three of you. We were finished in no time and the info passed to a grateful task owner.

Three of us cleared old bulb leaves and some weeds to make way for half a dozen petunias which were pot bound and overdue for planting out. Ed and Linda would usually take care of the Bernard Close community gardening project on their own and were very grateful for the addition of Addie whose energy, enthusiasm for the job, good knowledge of gardening and lively chatter made a chore into a pleasure.

6 of us helped out at Frenford Foodbank today. Eddie and Linda set up and got started with the picking and packing, followed by Peter and Natalie who got stuck straight in. 4 helpers from friends of Frenford also pitched in and the usual convivial, jostling and bantering took place in the hustle and bustle of the narrow shelving area.

Everyone there were old hands at the job and despite a few issues with incorrect shelf labeling we were done in no time. Addie had had problems with transport and Louise had intended to join us for the last hour so both turned up just as we were packing up. We wanted to take advantage of their fresh energy and eagerness to help so got them tidying up the shelves and sorting out the relabeling.

Amazing that people take time out of their busy lives to help out. Well done all of us.

As usual, a variety of methods brought 5 regulars down to the Cornerstone Church to meet Adam and get stuck into sorting the donations received - run + walk + bus were today's choices. Not long after we got started Linda also made it down, bringing Ed along with her for his first experience.

Lots of bags sorted out, ready for processing - job well done!

Three of us visited the tiny bit of no man's land, other wise known as Bernards Close corner. Now the Spring Bulbs have died off and we are in the throws of growing season the weeds had started to take hold. We designated ourselves a section each and started getting rid of the seedy dandelions and other bothersome weeds, we also got rid of the rubbish and food "donations" from the local Lidl customers then finished with a quick trim of the big bad grassy thingy. Linda and Eddie are old hands at this task and the addition of Addie was a breath of fresh air bringing new energy and bright conversation to what can be a tedious task.

Now the area is tidy we need to see if we can secure some little plants to pretty it up again.

Time for a post packing day tidy up, load up and reshuffle. Regulars at this job Eddie and Linda were lucky to be joined today by Addie.

There was a small delivery to up load and we needed to reorganise some shelves. Eddie and Linda set about their usual tasks whilst relative newcomer Addie fitted in well with the established team. Addie had an instinct for what needed doing and a willingness to apply herself to any task.

The atmosphere was relaxed and happy and there was even a little dancing in the aisles to the beats from the adjacent dance studio,