I was back in one of my favourite places today - Ealing Soup Kitchen. And once again serving the clients lunch - delicious curries, either chicken or vegetarian, with rice and cabbage. It seemed to be a slow start to the lunch service but it quickly got busier and we found ourselves rushing to clear tables so we could get new guests settled. As always it’s a really rewarding session.

It was chicken on the menu for lunch today - or vegetarian alternative - with potato salad and coleslaw. Chef Vinka prepared a delicious meal which was much appreciated by the guests. Also on offer was a barber, foot care, life skills class, clothing distribution and food parcels. It was a busy session. I was again in the dining area serving meals and we had a lot of satisfied clients. It’s a lovely - and lively- atmosphere at the Soup Kitchen on Fridays and a privilege to be part of it.

I was back on lunch duties at the Soup Kitchen today - serving the clients lunch which is one of my favourite roles. It didn’t seem too busy in the main room but that all changed once the dining room doors opened! A constant flow of guests enjoyed chef Andrew’s sausage casserole (beef or vegetarian) followed by a tasty dessert. We were so busy I only managed a couple of photos at the end. Another rewarding session for this Goodgym member.

3 Goodgymers were up bright and early to volunteer at Southall Parkrun.Jacquie walked while Richard and Steph Ducat ran. Sunny Saturday and roughly 124 runners/walkers completed the course after doing 3 laps around the park and getting confused with the magical roundabout. Go around it 3 times then go left to the finish. All finishers were welcomed by Jacquie as was on token duties and then getting scanned by Richard. Steph Ducat was marshal at point 2 which is the double marshalling point as parkrunners go past on both sides.

Another great lunch session at Ealing Soup Kitchen and I was on serving duties again. It’s one of my favourite roles as I get to know the regular clients who attend every week. And find out their food likes and dislikes - this week’s pasta bolognese was very much a ‘like’. And the chocolate brownie dessert definitely was! As the lunch service quietened down, I helped with some clearing up - always lots to do in that area.