Hackney

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There were three with a bed and the little one said roll over

3 GoodGymers made their way to help an isolated older person in Hackney.

  • John Shirley
  • Eva Sharpe
  • Tanya Marsh
 
Sunday, 28th of January 2018

Three London Goodgymers met in Hackney on a Sunday morning to help prepare Mr A's flat for his return from hospital. He was getting a new bed and chair delivered, and needed some space clearing for the new furniture.

First, David, Tatyana and Eva had to move a large set of shelves which was blocking the path, finding a new home for the units in the living room. Next, they together dismantled his old bed - using some tools helpfully delivered by Mr A's grand daughter.

The trio then set to the heavy lifting, carrying the bed frame, mattress and a large sofa down the stairs to the front of the building. Using a lot of spacial awareness to navigate the twisting stairwell, and a bit of strength, they managed to transport all the furniture out for collection.

After an hour and a half of lifting and carrying, the house was clear, ready for the delivery of the new furniture so Mr A can move back in again.

Report written by Eva Sharpe


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John Shirley
John Shirley
Sunday January 28th, 2018 14:41

and to think my school careers officer said I hadn't got any spacial awareness..

Jacqueline Shirley
Jacqueline Shirley
Sunday January 28th, 2018 18:42

Who is this David?

Tanya Marsh
Tanya Marsh
Sunday January 28th, 2018 21:35

Thoroughly enjoyed meeting fellow good gymmers and helping today.

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