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Windsor and Maidenhead
Raking, Trimming and Moving Firewood for Mr D (wk1)
Mr D will be able to enjoy his garden safely
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mr D of SL6 is available:
| Wed 5th August | 18:00-19:00 |
| Thu 6th August | 13:00 18:00-19:00 |
| Fri 7th August | 13:00 18:00-19:00 |
| Sat 8th August | 11:00-15:00 |
| Sun 9th August | 11:00-15:00 |
Norwich
Shed painting for Mrs E (wk1)
Smarten up the garden and keep the shed in good order.
2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs E of NR1 is available:
| Wed 5th August | 18:00-19:00 |
| Thu 6th August | 13:00 18:00-19:00 |
| Fri 7th August | 13:00 18:00-19:00 |
| Sat 8th August | 11:00-15:00 |
| Sun 9th August | 11:00-15:00 |
Richmond
Build a green house for Miss S (wk3)
Significant impact, has no one to help and can't afford to pay someone to do it
2-3 GoodGymers needed • Miss S of TW11 is available:
| Wed 5th August | 19:00 |
| Thu 6th August | 13:00 19:00 |
| Fri 7th August | 12:00 14:00 17:00 19:00 |
| Sun 9th August | 15:00-16:00 |
| Fri 14th August | 13:00-14:00 |
| Sat 15th August | 11:00 13:00-15:00 |
| Sun 16th August | 12:00-14:00 |
Lewisham
Pruning of a shrub and a creeping ivy for Miss S (wk2)
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:
| 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 | 13:00-15:00 17:00-18:00 |
| Sat 15th August | 12:00-15:00 |
| Sun 16th August | 12:00-14:00 |
Bristol
Cutting the lawn for Mrs P (wk3)
Mr and Mrs P have lost their gardener and unable to do it themselves due to age and frailty
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs P of BS10 is available:
| Wed 5th August | 19:00 |
| Thu 6th August | 19:00 |
| Fri 7th August | 19:00 |
| Sat 8th August | 11:00-14:00 16:00 |
| Sun 9th August | 11:00-14:00 |
| Sat 15th August | 12:00-14:00 |
| Sun 16th August | 12:00-14:00 |
Redbridge
Weeding and trimming plants for Miss M (wk3)
They will safely be able to leave the property without falling
1-3 GoodGymers needed • Miss M of IG1 is available:
| Wed 5th August | 19:00 |
| Thu 6th August | 19:00 |
| Fri 7th August | 17:00 19:00 |
| Sat 8th August | 11:00-13:00 15:00 |
| Sun 9th August | 11:00-14:00 |
| Sat 15th August | 12:00-14:00 |
| Sun 16th August | 12:00-14:00 |
Portsmouth
Garden work for Mrs P (wk3)
As Mrs P very rarely goes out the garden is an important part of her life.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs P of PO2 is available:
| Wed 5th August | 19:00 |
| Thu 6th August | 19:00 |
| Fri 7th August | 13:00-14:00 17:00-19:00 |
| Sat 8th August | 12:00-13:00 |
| Sun 9th August | 12:00-14:00 |
| Sat 15th August | 12:00-14:00 |
| Sun 16th August | 12:00-14:00 |
Bristol
Privet Hedge cutting for Miss Y (wk2)
Miss Y has always done her own gardening but has had an injury to her arm and has to rest it for up to 6 months
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Miss Y of BS10 is available:
| Wed 5th August | 19:00 |
| Thu 6th August | 13:00 16:00-19:00 |
| Fri 7th August | 16:00 18:00-19:00 |
| Sat 8th August | 11:00 16:00 |
| Sun 9th August | 11:00 13:00-16:00 |
| Thu 13th August | 13:00 |
| Fri 14th August | 13:00 |
18:15 - 20:00 1km
Portsmouth
Task Change: Details TBC
Clear up a beautiful outdoor space.
18:30 - 20:00 4km
Hounslow
Gardening jobs at Harvard Hill
Help out this local association taking care of heir green space
18:35 - 20:25 4km
Bexley
Weeding and tidying at Welling Library
Keeping the Library looking its best
18:45 - 20:30 2km
Haringey
Helping Luke at the Haringey Learning Partnership
Improving the school garden
18:45 - 20:30 6km
Luton
Running to Cowslip Meadow
Looking after Luton's green spaces
Thursday
Westminster
Shopping assistance for Mrs S
By cash
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs S of WC2E is available:
| Thu 6th August | 08:00-13:00 |
| Fri 7th August | 08:00-13:00 |
Norwich
Flat pack assembly for Mrs V (wk1)
Mrs V currently only has a wooden bench to sit on so this will make a big difference to her
2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs V of NR1 is available:
| Thu 6th August | 08:00-12:00 |
| Fri 7th August | 08:00-12:00 |
| Sat 8th August | 08:00-12:00 |
Brent
Shopping support for Mr E
basic support to live a normal live
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mr E of NW10 is available:
| Thu 6th August | 09:00-19:00 |
| Fri 7th August | 09:00-15:00 |
Hackney
Garden Maintenance for Mr A (wk2)
Mr A will be able to enjoy his garden, and would no longer be in breach of his tenancy agreement
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mr A of E5 is available:
| Wed 5th August | 10:00-15:00 |
| Thu 6th August | 10:00-15:00 |
| Sat 8th August | 13:00-15:00 |
| Sun 9th August | 13:00-15:00 |
Oxford
Lets get Mrs B back in her garden (wk3)
Mrs B will be able to enjoy being in her garden again
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs M of OX3 is available:
| Wed 5th August | 16:00 |
| Thu 6th August | 10:00 15:00-16:00 |
| Fri 7th August | 10:00 14:00 |
| Sat 8th August | 10:00 12:00-13:00 16:00 |
| Sun 9th August | 10:00 13:00 15:00 |
| Thu 13th August | 14:00 |
| Fri 14th August | 12:00-14:00 |
| Sat 15th August | 13:00 |
Southwark
Garden Clean Up for Mr A (wk2)
Mr A has no family nearby to provide support, so any assistance with clearing would make a significant difference to his wellbeing and help him maintain a safe and pleasant outdoor space.
1-3 GoodGymers needed • Mr A of SE15 is available:
| Wed 5th August | 10:00-15:00 |
| Thu 6th August | 10:00-15:00 |
| Sat 8th August | 12:00-14:00 |
| Sun 9th August | 12:00-14:00 |
Windsor and Maidenhead
Cutting down of thistles for Mrs R (wk3)
Provides Mrs R with an opportunity to use her garden. Currently, due to its overgrown state, she is confined to the home. Having the opportunity to use her garden (e.g to read a book), would be profoundly helpful for her.
2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs R of SL4 is available:
| Wed 5th August | 10:00-11:00 |
| Thu 6th August | 10:00-11:00 |
| Fri 7th August | 10:00-11:00 |
| Sat 8th August | 10:00-11:00 15:00 |
| Sun 9th August | 10:00-11:00 15:00 |
| Fri 14th August | 13:00-14:00 |
| Sat 15th August | 12:00-13:00 |
| Sun 16th August | 12:00-13:00 |
Ealing
Trimming the hedge to clear the path for Ms M (wk1)
She stated it will clear her path to enter the home and she can enjoy sunshine resting at the back garden
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Ms M of W7 is available:
| Thu 6th August | 10:00-13:00 15:00 17:00-19:00 |
| Fri 7th August | 15:00 |
| Sat 8th August | 10:00-16:00 |
| Wed 12th August | 13:00 15:00 17:00 |
Lambeth
Trimming back rose bushes in small front garden for Mrs J (wk1)
Mrs J is housebound/ bedbound and has no one to do this for her.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs J of SW12 is available:
| Wed 5th August | 10:00-11:00 |
| Thu 6th August | 10:00-11:00 19:00 |
| Fri 7th August | 10:00-11:00 19:00 |
| Sat 8th August | 10:00-13:00 |
| Sun 9th August | 10:00-13:00 |
| Mon 10th August | 10:00 |
| Tue 11th August | 10:00 |
Lewisham
Grass mowing and plant trimming for Miss M (wk 1)
She struggles with her physical and mental health and can't even get out in her garden at the moment and would love to spend some summer days enjoying the outdoors. She is afraid the neighbours are going to start complaining.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Miss M of SE13 is available:
| Thu 6th August | 10:00-14:00 |
| Fri 7th August | 10:00-14:00 |
| Sat 8th August | 10:00-13:00 |
| Sun 9th August | 10:00-13:00 |
Lambeth
URGENT Making space for a hospital bed for Mrs D
This will allow space for a hospital bed in the sitting, as Mrs D is an amputee and no longer able to mobilise
2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs D of SW16 is available:
| Wed 5th August | 10:00-12:00 |
| Thu 6th August | 10:00-12:00 |
| Fri 7th August | 10:00-12:00 |
| Sat 8th August | 10:00-12:00 |
Lewisham
Gardening and mowing grass for Mr M (wk2)
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:
| Wed 5th August | 12:00 14:00 18:00-19:00 |
| Thu 6th August | 11:00-13:00 18:00-19:00 |
| Fri 7th August | 12:00 18:00-19:00 |
| Sat 8th August | 11:00-13:00 |
| Sun 9th August | 11:00-13:00 |
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