It was lovely to be able to do another plant organic collection and Waitrose shop for Mrs. D. I know it can be nice to hear a familiar voice and I have done numerous shops for her previously. She is always super appreciative and it really is so rewarding being able to support her in this way! :)

The return of community missions to Lambeth means we can keep up the good work of past GoodGymmers by helping out at Brixton Windmill once again. It was great to be sprucing up local spaces together for the first time in months and we split up Apprentice-style into a couple of sub-teams.

Mark, Sophie and I set about de-weeding the play area and repurposing the extra grass across the park. Mark had to tend to a local earthworm that came off second best after getting caught in the crossfire between GG and the weeds 🚑 I've been assured it is still doing well.

Emma, Rowan and Emer did a stellar job bedding in some new Forget-Me-Nots up by the windmill itself and then got stuck in setting up some new fencing around the gardens. Top work everyone! It's a lovely space up by the Windmill and a little lovelier still after our efforts - thanks all ✨✨

I met Ms. A at her flat and she had prepared a list, shopping bag and money. I went to Lidl for her first round of shopping and then Iceland for the second round. Ms. A was very grateful and despite getting the wrong type of paracetamol, she was very happy with the shop done.

With thanks to our wonderful task owner Alex for the report title.....

This morning's farm crew gathered bright and early to the sound of the farm's roosters and geese, and after a quick briefing by Alex were ready to hit the ground rolling. 'Rolling' being the operative word, as the initial task was to clear the way, by removing rubble, raking and leveling a path, for a large plastic undersheet to be rolled into place. This was to form the base of an area designed to catch and channel rain water into the new wildlife pond.

With a deep breath, four of us bowled the rolled up sheeting around the perimeter of the pond (thanks to Heather for the video footage!), and stretched it out over the prepared ground.

Next task - filling in the trench around the sheeting with earth. We shovelled away with just a quick break for water until our time was up and we were ready to pass onto the afternoon crew.

Definitely a great leg and upper body work out in one, with the bonus of a trip to the farmers' market for some of us afterwards. Great to see the farm bustling again and to be able to help out in the creation what sounds like a lovely area that will benefit the community here in Stepney.