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Sunday 12, May 2024
Portsmouth
Friendly chats with Miss M, who is isolated due to her visual impairment
Due to her vision impairment Miss M is isolated - a social visit would provide both company and mental stimulation for her.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Miss M of PO3 is available:
| Thu 9th May | 15:00 18:00 |
| Fri 10th May | 10:00 13:00-15:00 18:00 |
| Sat 11th May | 10:00 13:00-15:00 18:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 10:00 13:00-15:00 17:00-18:00 |
Lewisham
Gardening for Ms J (flexible) (wk1)
Will improve Ms J's mental health and wellbeing
2-3 GoodGymers needed • Ms J of SE23 is available:
| Wed 8th May | 11:00 13:00-16:00 |
| Sat 11th May | 12:00-16:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 10:00-16:00 |
Bristol
Weeding and trimming a small garden for Mrs A (flexible)(wk1)
Mrs A loves her garden but her physical needs means she can't keep on top of it, she would like to sit outside during the summer as this is great for her mental health.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs A of BS16 is available:
| Wed 8th May | 13:00-16:00 |
| Sat 11th May | 10:00-16:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 10:00-16:00 |
Bristol
Mrs M's Trellis Repair (flexible) (wk2)
Mrs M takes care of her husband full time and she loves her garden.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs M of BS10 is available:
| Wed 8th May | 10:00-15:00 |
| Sat 11th May | 10:00-16:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 10:00-14:00 |
Lewisham
Cleaning Ms F's patio and front step (flexible timings*) (Wk2)
Ms F would like to enjoy their patio area again but due to their health they can't do it themselves
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Ms F of SE8 is available:
| Wed 8th May | 10:00-12:00 |
| Thu 9th May | 10:00-12:00 |
| Fri 10th May | 10:00-12:00 |
| Sat 11th May | 10:00-12:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 10:00-12:00 |
Camden
Tidy up a bureau/cabinet for Mr M (flexi mission) (wk1)
He would like to be able to use his desk again
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mr M of NW6 is available:
| Thu 9th May | 10:00-13:00 |
| Fri 10th May | 10:00-11:00 |
| Sat 11th May | 10:00-15:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 10:00-15:00 |
Westminster
Help Miss C by moving a few boxes and putting them away. (flexible)(wk1)
She has mobility problems and will help her to prevent falls at home. She has chronic health conditions and undergoes weekly treatment.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Miss C of SW1V is available:
| Fri 10th May | 11:00-14:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 10:00-14:00 |
| Mon 13th May | 10:00-18:00 |
Lewisham
Weeding and tidying for Ms L (flexi mission) (wk1)
It will lift her mental health and she will be able to enjoy her garden.
2 GoodGymers needed • Ms L of SE6 is available:
| Fri 10th May | 15:00-18:00 |
| Sat 11th May | 10:00-16:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 10:00-16:00 |
Luton
Grass cutting for Mrs K (flexible timings*) (Wk3)
Allow her to enjoy her garden
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs K of LU3 is available:
| Sat 11th May | 10:00-16:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 10:00-16:00 |
Hackney
Furniture rearrangement for a man with a physical disability. (flexible)(wk1)
Mr P will be able to sleep in his bedroom again. Currently sleeping in the living room.
2 GoodGymers needed • Mr P of E9 is available:
| Sat 11th May | 10:00-17:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 10:00-17:00 |
Sheffield
Weeding of front garden flower beds (flexi mission) (wk1)
They no longer have the physical capability to complete weeding and this front garden has been getting them both down as they used to have a lovely garden.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mr J of S2 is available:
| Sat 11th May | 10:00-18:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 10:00-18:00 |
Lewisham
Tea/Coffee chat with Mr T who used to be a drummer
Mr T will feel less isolated and lonely. This is will be one of his only social contacts because he is housebound.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mr R of BR1 is available:
| Wed 8th May | 17:00-18:00 |
| Thu 9th May | 13:00-15:00 |
| Fri 10th May | 12:00-16:00 |
| Sat 11th May | 10:00-13:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 10:00-13:00 |
Windsor and Maidenhead
Fun conversations and laughter with Mrs D
Mrs D would feel less isolated and alone.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs D of SL4 is available:
| Fri 10th May | 11:00-16:00 |
| Sat 11th May | 11:00-16:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 11:00-16:00 |
Lambeth
Gardening for Mrs C (flexible)(wk1)
Sadly Mrs C lost her partner just before Christmas and she has been struggling to sort out her tenancy and bills etc. Mrs C has poor mobility so she is unable to tackle the garden.
2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs C of SE24 is available:
| Fri 10th May | 12:00-14:00 |
| Sat 11th May | 11:00-14:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 11:00-14:00 |
| Sat 18th May | 11:00-13:00 |
| Sun 19th May | 11:00-12:00 14:00 |
Wandsworth
Pruning back garden for Mrs V (flexi mission) (WK1)
Mrs V is very worried about the upkeep of her garden and so completion of this task will provide much relief. It will also allow her to enjoy spending time in her garden in the warmer months to come.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs V of SW19 is available:
| Tue 7th May | 12:00-14:00 |
| Wed 8th May | 11:00-14:00 |
| Thu 9th May | 12:00-14:00 |
| Fri 10th May | 11:00-12:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 11:00-14:00 |
| Tue 14th May | 11:00 |
Lambeth
General tidying of garden and clearing of any weeds for Ms N.
This will greatly improve Ms N's mental wellbeing now that the weather is changing. Ms N spends the majority of her time in her chair looking onto the garden, so to see it tidy would cheer her.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Ms N of SW9 is available:
| Sun 12th May | 11:00-17:00 |
Hounslow
Decluttering and Moving Heavy Items for Ms A (wk2)
Ms A would like to enjoy sleeping on her bed in her bedroom but is currently sleeping on a sofa in her living room due to her bedroom is cluttered.
2 GoodGymers needed • Ms A of W4 is available:
| Wed 8th May | 13:00-14:00 |
| Thu 9th May | 11:00-14:00 |
| Fri 10th May | 11:00-14:00 |
| Sat 11th May | 11:00-14:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 11:00-14:00 |
York
Help planting flowers for Mrs A (flexi mission) (wk1)
She will be delighted with the help.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs A of YO24 is available:
| Fri 10th May | 11:00-16:00 |
| Sat 11th May | 11:00-16:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 11:00-16:00 |
Bristol
Help to clear garden for Ms S (Wk1) (flexi-mission)
Ms S will be able to access and her use her garden again.
1-4 GoodGymers needed • Ms S of BS5 is available:
| Thu 9th May | 11:00-13:00 |
| Fri 10th May | 11:00-13:00 |
| Sat 11th May | 11:00-16:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 11:00-16:00 |
Lambeth
Weeding and trimming bushes for Ms R (flexible) (wk1)
Ms R has had major surgery so cannot leave her home. She looks out into her garden and is finding it very depressing in its current state. She would like it tidied up so to improve its current look but also she would like to be able to use it when she is well enough to go out
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Ms R of SE24 is available:
| Fri 10th May | 11:00-16:00 |
| Sat 11th May | 11:00-16:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 11:00-16:00 |
Lewisham
Doorstep chat with cat loving Miss D who loves reading
As she is so isolated this would have a huge impact on her mental wellbeing.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Miss D of SE13 is available:
| Mon 6th May | 11:00 13:00 15:00 |
| Tue 7th May | 11:00 13:00 15:00 |
| Thu 9th May | 11:00 13:00 15:00 |
| Fri 10th May | 11:00 13:00 15:00 |
| Sat 11th May | 11:00 13:00 15:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 11:00 13:00 15:00 |
Haringey
Back garden tidy up for Mrs J (flexible timings*) (Wk1)
Having her backyard done would positively benefit her mental wellbeing as she will be able to go out to sit down and enjoy it.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs J of N22 is available:
| Wed 8th May | 09:00-12:00 |
| Thu 9th May | 09:00-12:00 |
| Fri 10th May | 09:00-12:00 |
| Sat 11th May | 09:00-12:00 |
| Sun 12th May | 11:00-12:00 |
11:00 - 12:00
Lambeth
Volunteering with Open Orchard
Supporting the orchard to blossom and grow
11:00 - 12:00
Nottingham
Sprucing up Lindum Grove Community Garden
To make the area nicer for those that benefit from the garden
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