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Saturday 1, August 2026
Southampton
Give three brothers their garden back (wk3)
Mr M is a carer for his two brothers who live with him. Safe access to the garden would improve quality of life for all three of them. This has been started by a GoodGymer but as the task was so large he has asked if someone can tackle a bit more
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mr M of SO16 is available:
| Sat 25th July | 16:00-19:00 |
| Sun 26th July | 16:00-19:00 |
| Tue 28th July | 16:00 |
| Thu 30th July | 15:00 17:00-18:00 |
| Fri 31st July | 15:00 17:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 16:00 18:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 16:00-17:00 |
Lambeth
Fence painting for Miss D (wk1)
Miss D spends most of her time at home as she is living with a long term health condition. She is no longer able to paint or decorate and has a fence that needs painting. She said it sould take 60 mins for one person.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Miss D of SE27 is available:
| Sat 25th July | 11:00-15:00 |
| Sun 26th July | 11:00-16:00 |
| Tue 28th July | 18:00-19:00 |
| Wed 29th July | 15:00 19:00 |
| Thu 30th July | 19:00 |
| Fri 31st July | 19:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 16:00 |
Cambridge
Mowing the back garden lawn for Mr T (wk1)
Mr T's passion has been always his garden. He is sad that this year due to his health declining is not able to do what he used to. Mr T is housebound and only get fresh air in his garden.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mr T of CB4 is available:
| Sat 25th July | 13:00-17:00 |
| Sun 26th July | 13:00-17:00 |
| Mon 27th July | 14:00-16:00 18:00 |
| Fri 31st July | 17:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 16:00-17:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 17:00 |
Sunday 2, August 2026
Bromley
Flat Pack Furniture Assembly for Mr B (wk3)
Mr B is severely sight impaired and cannot read the instructions
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mr B of BR2 is available:
| Sat 25th July | 08:00-11:00 |
| Sun 26th July | 09:00-11:00 |
| Wed 29th July | 10:00-12:00 |
| Fri 31st July | 09:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 09:00-11:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 09:00-10:00 |
Barnet
Garden clearance for Miss S (wk1)
They will be able to safely access garden/nature without needing carer's to go into the community with significant increase in improve their health and wellbeing.
1-4 GoodGymers needed • Miss S of N12 is available:
| Sat 25th July | 08:00-12:00 |
| Sun 26th July | 08:00-12:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 09:00-12:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 09:00-12:00 |
Lewisham
URGENT Food shop for Mr P
Mr P is in stage 5 kidney failure and has dialysis 3 times a week. He is also a wheelchair user but finds it really difficult as he doesn't have the strength to self propel in his area as there are too many hills. He struggles to use public transport without someone to help him board the vehicle. Having someone to do some shopping would really help because he does not have the strength to do this himself.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mr P of SE26 is available:
| Mon 27th July | 13:00 17:00-19:00 |
| Wed 29th July | 13:00 17:00-19:00 |
| Fri 31st July | 13:00 17:00-19:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 10:00-15:00 |
Lambeth
Gardening for Miss E (wk1)
This will give Miss E peace of mind and allow her to enjoy her garden
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Miss E of SW2 is available:
| Thu 30th July | 10:00-11:00 13:00-14:00 16:00 |
| Fri 31st July | 10:00-11:00 13:00-14:00 16:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 10:00-11:00 13:00 16:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 10:00-11:00 13:00 16:00 |
Lambeth
Gardening for Miss C (wk1)
Miss C would like to enjoy her garden and sit outside.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Miss C of SE24 is available:
| Wed 29th July | 19:00 |
| Thu 30th July | 10:00 13:00 16:00 19:00 |
| Fri 31st July | 10:00 13:00 16:00 19:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 10:00 12:00-13:00 15:00-16:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 10:00 13:00 16:00 |
Brighton
Cutting back trees and hedges for Mrs K (wk3)
Enabling Mrs K to get out of her home safely without trip hazards
2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs K of BN3 is available:
| Sat 25th July | 10:00-13:00 |
| Sun 26th July | 10:00-13:00 |
| Wed 29th July | 12:00-13:00 |
| Thu 30th July | 12:00-13:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 10:00-12:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 10:00-11:00 13:00 |
Ealing
Light Gardening for Mr M (wk1)
Mr M would like to be able to sit in his garden and enjoy the sun, which will also improve his mood.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mr M of UB5 is available:
| Sat 25th July | 10:00-17:00 |
| Sun 26th July | 10:00-17:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 10:00 |
Slough
Weeding, mowing, and pruning for Ms S (wk1)
Ms S will be able to enjoy her garden again & put out the washing
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Ms S of SL1 is available:
| Mon 27th July | 09:00-13:00 |
| Tue 28th July | 09:00-13:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 10:00-13:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 10:00-13:00 |
Lewisham
Digging up 2 beautiful scented jasmine bushes for Mrs K (wk1)
This client has always taken great pride in her garden, but after two hip operations and struggling with other health conditions, she is no longer steady enough to tackle the removal of two overgrown jasmine bushes. Your help would lift a real weight from her shoulders and bring joy back to a garden she loves.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs K of SE13 is available:
| Sat 1st August | 10:00-18:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 10:00-18:00 |
Windsor and Maidenhead
DIY help for Mrs J (wk3)
Mrs J will feel less stressed about the things that need fixing
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs J of SL6 is available:
| Sat 25th July | 12:00-15:00 |
| Sun 26th July | 11:00-12:00 14:00-15:00 |
| Tue 28th July | 19:00 |
| Wed 29th July | 19:00 |
| Thu 30th July | 19:00 |
| Fri 31st July | 14:00 19:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 12:00-13:00 15:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 11:00-12:00 |
Windsor and Maidenhead
Move Riser Recliner for Ms P (wk2)
Give her a new comfy chair
2-1 GoodGymers needed • Ms P of SL6 is available:
| Fri 24th July | 18:00-19:00 |
| Tue 28th July | 17:00 |
| Wed 29th July | 12:00 17:00 |
| Thu 30th July | 12:00 14:00 17:00 |
| Fri 31st July | 12:00 15:00 17:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 12:00-15:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 11:00-12:00 14:00 |
Luton
Cutting back hedge for Mrs R (wk3)
The property will look properly cared for
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs R of LU1 is available:
| Sat 25th July | 11:00-16:00 |
| Sun 26th July | 11:00-16:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 11:00-13:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 11:00-13:00 |
Hackney
Weeding for Ms R (wk2)
Enable safe access to the garden and washing line due to reduced vision and hearing
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Ms R of N16 is available:
| Sat 25th July | 11:00-12:00 |
| Mon 27th July | 11:00-12:00 |
| Tue 28th July | 11:00-12:00 |
| Wed 29th July | 11:00-12:00 15:00 |
| Fri 31st July | 11:00-12:00 16:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 11:00-12:00 14:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 11:00-13:00 |
Tower Hamlets
Grass cutting and weeding for Mrs V (wk1)
Mrs V has always loved her garden, but over the years she has been unable to maintain it and it has now become overgrown. Being able to sit out in her garden during good weather would make a real difference to her wellbeing and would give her the opportunity to enjoy some fresh air and time outdoors while still remaining close to her husband.
1-3 GoodGymers needed • Mrs V of E14 is available:
| Mon 27th July | 11:00-12:00 |
| Tue 28th July | 11:00-14:00 |
| Wed 29th July | 11:00-12:00 |
| Fri 31st July | 11:00-13:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 11:00-13:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 11:00-14:00 |
Lewisham
Pruning of a shrub and a creeping ivy for Miss S (wk1)
For years, this lady took great pride in caring for her garden, but at 70 she is no longer able to manage it alone due to a recent arm injury and knee problems.. Living with anxiety and depression, she feels increasingly distressed and overwhelmed watching the garden she once loved fall into disrepair. What may be a few hours of gardening for volunteers could have a huge impact on her wellbeing, restoring not just her outdoor space, but her sense of pride and peace of mind. If you can spare some time, please help make a real difference to her life.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Miss S of SE8 is available:
| Sat 1st August | 11:00-14:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 11:00-14:00 |
| Mon 3rd August | 19:00 |
| Tue 4th August | 19:00 |
| Wed 5th August | 19:00 |
| Thu 6th August | 19:00 |
| Fri 7th August | 19:00 |
| Sat 8th August | 16:00-18:00 |
| Sun 9th August | 17:00-18:00 |
Lewisham
Gardening and mowing grass for Mr M (wk1)
A gentleman who is the sole carer for his wife who has dementia, needs help to tidy his garden. It was once his sanctuary, but now he spends every moment looking after his wife.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mr M of SE6 is available:
| Sat 25th July | 11:00 13:00 15:00-16:00 |
| Sun 26th July | 11:00 14:00 |
| Mon 27th July | 17:00 |
| Tue 28th July | 17:00 |
| Wed 29th July | 17:00 |
| Thu 30th July | 13:00-14:00 17:00 |
| Fri 31st July | 14:00 17:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 11:00-12:00 15:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 11:00 |
Oxford
Cutting the grass for Mrs S (wk1)
Mrs S will be able to enjoy looking out at her garden without worrying about the grass growing, she is mobile but is a bit 'wobbly' so it will help to prevent a fall.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs S of OX2 is available:
| Sat 25th July | 11:00 13:00 |
| Sun 26th July | 11:00 13:00 |
| Mon 27th July | 11:00 13:00 |
| Tue 28th July | 11:00 13:00 |
| Wed 29th July | 11:00 13:00 |
| Thu 30th July | 13:00 |
| Fri 31st July | 13:00 15:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 11:00-13:00 15:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 11:00 13:00 |
Sheffield
Clearing weeds in garden area for Ms G (wk3)
Ms G is very restricted with her mobility and isn't able to manage any gardening tasks, but would love to enjoy a neat and tidy area and this may give her the motivation to plant some veg with her support worker.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Ms G of S8 is available:
| Sat 25th July | 10:00-13:00 |
| Sun 26th July | 10:00-13:00 |
| Wed 29th July | 16:00 18:00 |
| Thu 30th July | 16:00 18:00 |
| Fri 31st July | 16:00 18:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 12:00 14:00-15:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 12:00 |
Bournemouth
Help to lay a small bit of decking for Mr A (wk3)
It will improve the ability to enter and exit the back door and allow him to take his wife out
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mr A of BH11 is available:
| Sat 25th July | 11:00-15:00 |
| Sun 26th July | 11:00-15:00 |
| Tue 28th July | 19:00 |
| Wed 29th July | 19:00 |
| Thu 30th July | 19:00 |
| Fri 31st July | 19:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 11:00 13:00 15:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 12:00 |
Haringey
Gardening for Ms I (wk3)
The tenant's mental well-being would benefit from being able to use her garden.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Ms I of N22 is available:
| Sat 25th July | 12:00-16:00 |
| Sun 26th July | 12:00-16:00 |
| Wed 29th July | 16:00 |
| Thu 30th July | 15:00 |
| Fri 31st July | 12:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 12:00 14:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 12:00 14:00-15:00 |
Newham
Garden Tidy Up for Mrs F (wk3)
Able to enjoy the area and not be worried about neighbours complaints
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs R of E13 is available:
| Sat 25th July | 10:00-11:00 13:00-14:00 16:00-17:00 |
| Sun 26th July | 10:00-11:00 13:00 15:00-16:00 |
| Wed 29th July | 13:00 |
| Thu 30th July | 12:00 14:00 |
| Fri 31st July | 12:00 14:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 12:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 12:00 |
Hammersmith and Fulham
Gardening for Mr M (wk2)
This will help to improve Mr M's mental health as he has recently lost his wife.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mr M of W12 is available:
| Sat 25th July | 11:00-13:00 15:00-16:00 |
| Sun 26th July | 11:00-13:00 15:00-16:00 |
| Wed 29th July | 12:00 14:00 17:00 |
| Thu 30th July | 12:00 |
| Fri 31st July | 13:00 |
| Sat 1st August | 12:00-13:00 |
| Sun 2nd August | 12:00 |
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