This month's clothes swap was ridiculously busy. Lucky we had five of York's finest Goodgymmers on hand to keep things running smoothly.

Today was Penny's 100th GoodGym task so it was her turn to wear the traditional cape. I think she also went home with at least one new outfit from the clothes swap so all in all a success day for her.

It was also good to welcome back Amy after a long gap since her last clothes swap.

After an hour and a half and some serious steps, I allowed the team to get on with the rest of their Saturday. Me and Leanne stayed on to enjoy some excellent scones (thanks to Vicky for subbing me some old fashioned money to pay for it 😂)

After doing the main clothes swap task for a couple of years, we finally got to swe behind the curtain and help out with the set up.

Jo and the rest of the clothes swap team were very pleased to see us and we made quick work of the task. Carys got stuck in and disappeared under the stage to help getting the stock out. We made sure she made it back out.

After some initial issues getting things up, Leanne showed off her impressive pole handling skills to get the party dresses hanging beautifully in the windows.

With just half an hour gone, the three of us had completed the task and were able to make our excuses and head to the nearest alcohol establishment.

The first clothes swap of the year was busy. Clearly, the residents of York had been fruitfully clearing out their wardrobes during Twixmas as over 130 attended by the end.

It was out with the Christmas jumpers (all boxed up by the team until November) and party dresses (as tastefully modelled by Ed) and in with jumpers and coats.

With the main floor slightly chaotic, we both took turns in the kitchen for the more relaxing task of serving teas and coffees.

The time flew by and the indoor task was the perfect antidote to the cold of parkrun this morning.

Supporting a more sustainable version of Christmas shopping, four GoodGymmers headed to the monthly Acomb clothes swap (three of us (relatively) fresh-faced, one slightly less so). We were quickly put to work putting out the clothes that people brought for others to browse and choose from. Highlights were the Christmas sparkly rail and the new addition of both a bra and a wool drop (for any unneeded bras and wool respectively). With plenty to do, the time flow and it was time to say farewell until next month.

Thanks everyone!

A good turnout this month with five of us helping the volunteers at the clothes swap keep things running smoothly.

Drinks were made, clothes were sorted and put out and a good time was had by all.

Very busy. 😁