Wandsworth

Mission

Owl be there for you...hooting around the garden

2 GoodGymers made their way to help an isolated older person in Wandsworth.

  • Bristol runner
  • Helen Killingley
 
Sunday, 15th of April 2018

Rosie and Helen were warmly welcomed by Mr A to his sheltered residential home. A quick introduction and tour of all their facilities - we were tempted to hang around for the film night or residents dinner!!

Mr A proudly spoke about the residents vegetable patch he coordinates and took us over to his garden which needed some tidying after the winter - working around the owls figurines in the garden to collect leaves, prune bushes and dig out those unwanted weeds!

Chatting away Mr A was excited to have us lend a helping hand as his recent health challenges have restricted the gardening work he’s been able to do. We chatted birds, roses, pear and cherry trees, walks, family, his cats and more - the 90 minutes flew by. A quick drink to quench our thirst before we said farewell.

Report written by Helen Killingley


Discuss this report

sign in to add a comment

Share the love

Get your mission on

What are you waiting for?

Find a mission

Join us on the next run

De-brambling a local school garden

Monday 18:30 - 20:00
Led by Anastasia Hancock


Battersea Arts Centre

Find out more

Become a member

with an optional monthly donation

  • Run, walk, or cycle to help older people
  • Access sessions across the country
  • Claim your GoodGym t-shirt

Cookies help us deliver our services. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more