7 GoodGymers (and one other half) took part in the Ale House pub quiz!

We welcomed Roxy, Marie and Kevin to their first GoodGym social. It was a rowdy evening in the Ale House (some teachers were in enjoying the start to the Easter holidays!) but we got stuck in to the quiz. We weren't convinced we'd had the best performance but it turned out we managed joint second place. Not too shabby!

Afterwards we had a chat about what else we've got coming up in the diary and the benefits of getting mission verified. We want to give as many members as possible the opportunity to get involved with mission runs. Hopefully we can get a pool of people together so we can find more of these types of tasks.

Speaking of tasks, we've got some great ones coming up this month and a few more social activities too. Check out the details here

I was a bit stumped for a pun and having heard the commentary comedy many times stating "the batsman's Holding, the bowlers Willy" (Brian Johnston) I wondered what the silly point was.

Well, what an enjoyable evening full of fun, enthusiasm, passion and skill...the the Goodgymers were on fine form too.

The Afghan families who currently live at a Best Western hotel gathered excitedly with the Kevins, Diane and Edith gently encouraging them.

We had a short walk to Central Park in the evening sun and when there we set up three games and many unofficial games. The smaller children showed great talent in their bowling, batting and catching! There were smiles and cheers at all the good shots and wickets!

With the Jubilee upon us it is worth reflecting on what you see as Britain's identity. The Queen has seen wars, recessions, technological advances and a pandemic but I am sure that she would feel proud of the volunteers who help migrants feel at home whether Afghans, Ukrainians, Sudanese or Syrian. Diversity is the bowls me over and inclusiveness hits me for 6!

The families packed away the kit and asked when we would be back...a sign of success.