Last night's meet-up was a blast! Just me and Chau, taking over the Bassuah Legacy Foundation charity shop 💪🏽👟

We were greeted with a warm hug from Tina, the lovely owner. We got straight to work, dividing and conquering like pros 🤑!

I took on the upstairs challenge, swapping out old stock for fresh faces 👕👗, while Chau tackled the downstairs store area like a boss 👑. She sorted bags of clothes into neat boxes, separating brands from non-brands like a pro 🕵️‍♀️.

The verdict? The shop is looking sorted 🤩!

If you ever find yourself in the area, do pop into Bassuah Legacy Foundation – it's a win-win: great finds and supporting single-parent families 👏!

🎊 Our evening started with a cheerful meet-up before we set off together — some of us running, others walking — to reach the shop, getting those steps (and smiles) in along the way 🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️. It was the perfect way to warm up before an evening of treasure hunting and teamwork!

When we arrived, we were greeted by the lovely Dr. Christina, who gave us a VIP behind-the-scenes tour of the shop and its hidden basement full of wonders. Bag after bag, shoe after shoe, and shelf after shelf of books 🤯 — it felt like discovering a secret world beneath the high street! Dr. Christina’s passion for the project was contagious, and we were all excited to dive straight in.

Chau took charge of the shoe department 👠, turning chaos into order with some creative flair, while Caroline and I rolled up our sleeves to sort and hang clothing ready for the shop floor 👗. Caroline even discovered a glamorous toy chimpanzee friend sporting bright lipstick 💄🐵 — definitely the style icon of the night! Dr. Christina showed us how to assess donations and prepare items for recycling, giving us a peek into the sustainability side of charity retail ♻️.

After our hard work, we ran and walked back together under the evening sky — a lovely way to round off a feel-good session full of laughter, teamwork, and a sense of purpose 💖. The Bassuah Legacy shop truly is a labour of love, and we’re proud to have played a small part in keeping its legacy shining bright. There’s still plenty more to do, and we can’t wait to return! 💪✨

Our small but mighty team of GoodGymers tackled the Norland Open Space once again, using twisting techniques to pull out weeds and making great progress on another section. The area is looking much tidier thanks to our efforts! 🌟

As we gardened, we had some great chats - from foraging for mushrooms and nettles to make homemade ketchup, to the possibilities and pitfalls of AI. The soil looked particularly healthy, with plenty of worms wriggling about - a great sign! 🐛

We managed to get back from our run just before the daylight disappeared, and it's a good thing - next time we'll definitely be heading indoors!