Well done Team GG for a commendable extended task this evening. I think we covered nearly all modes of transport to get to the task this evening - Val and Judy braved the train and shuttle bus, Abby took a voyage on the ferry and myself and Dave rocked up on our bikes!

We donned our Hi-Vis vests and lanyards and headed to our respective marshal points. I hope the power of the walkie-talkie and clipboard combo didn't go to Katie's head as much as it did mine!

We also learned a new timing system when Dave announced it was "quarter to doors" which just got funnier the more he said it! (You probably had to be there!)

We had encounters with cute dogs, grumpy Park and Ride passengers, hooligan youths and even some paramedics after a runner was hit by a car just down from our marshal point.

Superb efforts this evening, GoodGymers, HIVE Portsmouth and I am sure the MOD are very grateful for your time.

Another crafting session at MAKE: this time anything WW2-themed, creating decorations for D-Day parties in local Care Homes.

As previously, the crafting led to mindfulness, and then sharing personal stories.

Look out for photos of the decorations when they've been finished at home, including lots of red, white & blue; spitfires, aircraft insignia & maps; and 1940s tea dance-inspired woman & crockery!

Portsmouth Hive put out a request for Valentine-themed decorations for a Care Home, so we responded to the call.

There was some at-home crafting and a lunchtime MAKE session.

Plenty of love-themed crafting was the result.

In addition to doing my 58th parkrun and 34th location, I stayed behind to help with barcode scanning and event closedown, taking equipment to storage. This was my sixth parkrun in Hampshire.

I'm the warm snug Comfort of our dwellings little Goodgym elves made, wrote, coloured and created Christmas cards and decorations to be sent to local nursing home residents by the Hive. We then ran, walked, skipped and possibly elvishly flew them to the Hive to distribute.

John & Vicki donated a presents for older people, but a few chocolate selection packs too. Dropped off at The Hive.