First of all, CONGRATULATIONS TO JUDY, who completed her 800th Good Deed this evening! What an outstanding achievement!

After some celebratory Jelly Babies (and ice-creams for those lacking in willpower), the runners completed the 2km Run Walk Local route before joining in with the litter pick.

Paddleboard UK had provided us with some new folding litter pickers and some super-strong rubbish sacks, so we got stuck in with cleaning the water ways of Hilsea Moat.

Only Jen was brave enough to de-shoe and paddle out to retrieve some litter, whilst others channeled their inner gymnast to balance, bend and extend to reach the discarded plastic bottles and cans. Thanks to Val and Andy for providing a Generation Game-esque relay handover from the banks to the Moat!

We pulled out a pair of socks, a rugby ball and a bike saddle, complete with post, as some of our more intriguing finds.

The ducks and swans seemed very satisfied when they returned to their freshly cleaned homes - great job everyone!

It was all about the beds today and preparing them for a good water (flooding was the term used)! We dug trenches around the beds, raked off all the detritus of old plants, larger stones, rubbish and trimmed the edge grass. Over the next few weeks some major spring planting will be taking place and today we helped prepare the way. It's going to look marvellous!

The foodbank drew to a close and the main hall was cleared away for next time, while the food cupboard was given a quick hoover!

Today's foodbank customers were quick in the door as the rain poured down outside. It was a moderately busy session with Rob, Richard and myself out back in the store cupboard, while Pat was busy in the kitchen, and Fiona on the front desk. It was good to meet India today who was serving hot drinks on the cakes table.

There were a few requests for any spare umbrellas on the way out! ☔

Dave and I visited the Bridge Centre to check on the new flowerbeds we helped to plant back in February.

Our friends from Make have been keeping on top of the watering, so a little weeding and litter picking was all that was needed.

Standard mini-booze bottle found by Dave - this seems to be a popular community garden find!

Three crustworthy GoodGymers delivered a slice of joy to poorly children in the wards at QA Hospital this week. Armed with boxes of delicious pizza, feom the wonderful charity Sophie's Legacy they dough-lighted young patients with every cheery delivery. Spirits were topping the charts as cheesy grins spread faster than melted mozzarella. The trio, clearly on a knead to help, brought comfort with every crust-carrying step. From ward to ward, this saucy mission was all about spreading love, laughter, and a pizza happiness.