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1 Goodgymer helped an isolated person in Windsor and Maidenhead
Diya Singh
Windsor and Maidenhead

Saturday 12th June 2021

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Report written by Diya Singh (she/her)

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Mr. D is an 85 year old man who wants to learn how to send email and use the internet. How cool is that!

We started with learning how to switch on/off the tablet and basic controls (including changing settings like Display=Large). [on a side note, we don't realise just how complex these devices can be for someone who's never touched a screen before.]

The cover of the tablet has an in-built keyboard which was probably the better option to begin with. With one finger he typed and we sent his first email - Yay!

Through the hour, he told me his life stories and how he has written many children stories. We discussed his impressive trophies from playing 'Crib', a card game. While heading to the door, he also showed me an old photo of his large family.

I can safely say whether Mr. D will use his tablet much or not, he certainly wouldn't mind another visit from a GoodGymer soon :)



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Amy L GoodGym
Amy L GoodGym (she/her)

Sun 13th Jun 2021 at 4:40pm

Well done Diya! This was great to read. I do hope he carries on using it. I'm fascinated to know more about the children's stories...

Diya Singh
Diya Singh (she/her)

Mon 14th Jun 2021 at 9:21am

Thanks Amy. I actually want to talk to you about the stories and if there's something we can do to help. Will chat at our next mission together :)

Nikki

Tue 15th Jun 2021 at 3:29pm

Well done, Diya! This is lovely

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