Vikie, Didem and Sheila arrived at the Baby Bank this morning to see queues of people at the door either dropping off donations or collecting items requested. People were dropping off dozens of bags for their annual pyjama appeal, as well as huge quantities of clothes and toy donations. So we were straight into the thick of it, and were kept busy all morning just trying to keep some kind of order in the facility. Huge thanks to everyone who helped the team cope on this Frenetic Friday

Vikie, Mark and Sheila helped out at the Baby Bank this morning. Since they featured on 'Lorraine' earlier this week, the donations have just flooded in. They had also had a couple of corporate teams in, so we were faced with piles of clothes on the tables which had been through a first sort-through. Along with a couple of new volunteers, our task was to do a secondary sort on these piles and store them in the appropriate boxes. As we worked, more donations were coming in, so there will be plenty to do next week!

Another busy morning at the Baby Bank. Alain and Vikie helped out downstairs, packing away donations of toiletries etc, and then moving the buggies to make room for the pyjama appeal donations which are coming in thick and fast Meanwhile Sheila was upstairs doing a second check on the clothes donations, and putting some emergency referrals together. Our help was much appreciated

An amazing number of Goodgymmers responded to a request to support Maidenhead Foodshare with donations. Dozens of cans, packets and bottles were dropped off at various collection points, delivered via runs, walks and cycle rides. A great effort to support those in our comunity who need help, whilst getting fit. Epic result!

Our second Friday lunchtime litter pick of 2024!

It was fantastic to see another big turnout, including newcomers Kadriye, Carol, Roger, Angela, Sue and Simon. A big, warm GoodGym welcome to all of you.

Juli, Gillian, Tessa and Anna were back for their second Friday litter pick on the trot, and it was lovely to catch up with Vikie, who was back for her first good deed of the year.

We met in the car park at Boyn Grove Park and shared out pickers, hoops, bags and safety advice before fanning out in small groups into the local area in hunt of litter.

We covered the park, Wootton Way, a stretch of the A4, a stretch of Courthouse Road, and Muddy Lane, and as ever we found plenty. There was the usual plethora of bottles and cans, plus some more surprising items. Sue found a broken old laptop, I found a doll, Angela a bank card, and Gillian a pair of pants. She seems to be making a habit of that!

We reconvened after 45 minutes and loaded the bags into my car to be taken to a bigger bin.

Meanwhile Georgeta, Amanda, Kanika and Diya tackled rubbish in their own areas in Maidenhead and Windsor.

Georgeta found abandoned school uniform and so many bottles that she had to shorten her route. It was lovely to hear that a couple walking their dog stopped to thank her and to hear about GoodGym.

Bin there, done that - great work team!