I can't believe April is upon me already, but it seems my choice to start this adventure started years ago. I've had such a blast in the past three months, a nervous first month, enyoyable full stomach on the second and enjoyed a whole new concert in the space of three months.
This month, it's not about me. Yes, it's food related again, but this time it will benefit others. For the past two years, especially around Christmas, I've always had an inckling to help the homeless. I'm thankful for what I have, great friends, family and a roof over my head and I've always wanted to give a little back to those less fortunate. Not quite in a Robin Hood "rob from the rich to feed the poor", I mean, me in tights?? Nah. But seriously, It's easy to think about these things but another to put your foot down and do something about it.
Strangly enough I've been following a blog since December that follows 'Soup Runs' in Milton Keynes. Might not sound bizarre, but the owner of the website and who runs the soup nights is a colleague's Dad! She since has put me in touch with him and I'll be assisting the Monday night soup run next Monday visits a number of spots around Milton Keynes.
Now, unlike some of my other activities, I have absolutely no idea what to expect. Apparently the evening runs a little like this:
"Meet at starting point around 6.30 for prep
Set out around 7.15 for the first Stop at the Station CMK
Second Stop is the Theatre MK at around 7.45
A quick stop to drop off the 'Wolfmans' sandwiches - we don't usually deliver but this is an exception
Last stop MK Library at around 8.15 to 8.30 depending on how busy the other stops are.
Anything left dropped off at the YMCA, then back to starting point to clear away and generally leaving for home around 9.00."
Now 2hrs 30 is hardly a lot to ask for once a week. I'm also curious to find out who or what this 'Wolfman' is? Half man/half wolf? I Doubt it but I'd like to see how he'd handle a spoon under those circumstances. I've now registered myself with the website and hoping to get chatting to a few volunteers before I start.
After reading a few blogs, it seems towards the end of last year they had to cancel one of their regular drop off points due to verbal abuse from a certain group of guys. I find this insane to believe, you're only trying to help those less fortunate while getting verbally abused by young thugs who have nothing better to do than criticise. I'm sure it would be a different story if their roles were reversed!
On a positive side, recent visits included requests of:
"Do you have any crayfish?" &
"Haven’t you got any proper sandwiches like we used to get?"
This experience is going to be quite an eye opener, but I'm looking forward to it!
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