A Little Help for the Lovely Mr H

1 Goodgymer helped an isolated person in Southwark
Alex Murtough
Southwark

Monday 26th October 2020

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Report written by Alex Murtough (he/him)

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Tonight was lovely.

The run from Greenwich to Southwark had me seeing the sun descend into twilight. The best time of day. And by the time I got to Mr H's darkness had startled to settle in for the evening.

Which was perfect timing. As it was then that I met Mr H. Warm, welcoming, it felt like I was visiting an old friend. And friends brighten the dark.

Mr H recently got a new phone - a gift from the kind people at Age UK - and we spent the first 25 minutes working it out together. Technology is great. When it works and when we know how to use it. And that's what we got to grips with. Just me, Mr H, and a little joint learning.

We then spent the next few minutes shooting the breeze. Mr H is a lifelong, born and bred Londoner. And we chatted about exploring our city, its history, and life. It was lovely - a small window into Mr H and his life.

And then it was time to shoot. Back to Greenwich via New Cross and Blackheath Common. These early evenings aren't all that bad, right?

Nice one.



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Linda Cairns
Linda Cairns (she/her)

Tue 27th Oct 2020 at 2:54pm

A poetic and heart-felt run report Alex - and a life-improving step for Mr H.

Liv Wicks
Liv Wicks (She/Her)

Fri 30th Oct 2020 at 3:52pm

Such a lovely report, you have a way with words Alex!

Alex Murtough
Alex Murtough (he/him)

Sun 1st Nov 2020 at 4:25pm

Thanks guys!!

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