Portsmouth

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Singing with the king.

1 GoodGymer made their way to help an isolated older person in Portsmouth.

  • Julie Blake
 
Tuesday, 16th of May 2023

This was my second visit to 91-year-old Mrs. J. I came with a list of questions about her favourite foods, memories and songs. In addition to discovering that we were born one day apart (plus 46 years), we had a lively chat about her favourite fruit (pomegranate!) and veg (parsnips!). After she recalled the song she and her husband danced to the first night they met, she was astounded when I pulled out my phone and put it on for her. This led to a very enjoyable sing along and some dancing in our chairs to Elvis Presley, Tony Bennet and Willie Nelson. Mrs. J said she was the life of the party in her youth and she still has a great set of pipes even in her golden years.

Report written by Julie Blake


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Bristol runner
Bristol runner
Wednesday May 17th, 2023 15:04

lovely stuff!

Judy Knapp
Judy Knapp
Thursday May 18th, 2023 04:50

So heart warming, well done, Julie!

Julie Blake
Julie Blake
Friday May 19th, 2023 17:48

Aw thanks Judy!

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