Gulidcare

Helping all those in social care

Our vision All people in need of care live ​fulfilling, safe and secure lives​.

Our mission We will achieve our vision by ensuring our support and services are accessible, effective and lovingly delivered​.

Our values (BELIEF) Brave – Courageous, passionate, empowered

Engaging – Straightforward, authentic, present

Loving – Genuine, caring, interested

Integrity – Respectful, accountable, trustworthy

Everyone Matters – Considerate, attentive, appreciative

Free to be me – Playing to strengths, supporting each other, being vulnerable

19 GoodGymers have supported Gulidcare with 11 tasks.


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WorthingGroup run
JULIA GLEESONJohn RobinsonAnne BlokhusRosalind ReasonPaul WoodcockPaula MartenDaisy

Caer-fully excited to lend a hand at Caer Gwent!

Monday 2nd October 2023

Written by JULIA GLEESON

A new task venue for us tonight

Another Monday - a new venue. Tonight we went to another Guild Care project - a nursing home called Caer Gwent. It offers 24- hour expert nursing care, supporting individuals with complex health conditions, particularly focusing on palliative (i.e. end of life) support.

We had been asked to work on the long sweeping drive entrance to the home with a much needed weed and tidy.

it was lovely to welcome back Paul to reunite withRosalind after they have both been travelling in France. Lots to catch up on!

John took no time at all to get on his knees and down to weeding and tidying. Anne got straight on with pruning and weeding whilst having a lovely catch up with Paul.

Paula got stuck in with the same and when Daisy arrived she got straight into debris removal into the green bins.

Rosalind poised on her 99th task did a great job on muti tasking across all the flowerbeds catching up with all the news ! Next week is her big 100 !

With a make shift broom made from foliage Daisy and Anne had a great tidy up before we had a lovely group photo.

Next Monday we are back at Heene Cemetery followed by The Brew House from 7:15 to celebrate Barbara's 200th and Ros's 100th together with my Birthday with a quick drink. All welcome to either or both :)

Have a great week !

Julia X

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WorthingGroup run
JULIA GLEESONGillybeanBarbara BarrettPaula MartenJohn RobinsonBelinda Robinson

Taking a bite from the forbidden apple in the secret memory garden was a 'core' memory I couldn't 'leaf' behind

Monday 4th September 2023

Written by JULIA GLEESON

A happy evening at Linfield

On a very warm September evening Gillybean and Barbara arrived at the task first and immediately set to work on pruning and tidying the pretty courtyard garden in the Linfield dementia care home.

When Paula and I arrived we were swiftly joined byBelindaand John who were fresh from their invigorating sea swim.

Shortly after arrival we were all redirected to the two 'secret' gardens beyond a very tall padlocked gate! Armed with a wish list of tasks from the manager we proceeded to weed, prune and tidy.

It was at this point that Gil and I took several bites of the forbidden fruit from the mini apple orchard - no regrets - yet! ha ha!

Fifty minutes later we had chatted and done good and some of us had taken more forbidden bites ( or more) from the luxury biscuits that had been kindly gifted from a member of staff for us to enjoy.

Happy days !

i'm sure you will all join with me in sending Barbara all our good luck vibes for her ultra 100k walk this Saturday ! We cant wait to see the photos and hear the replay of every kilometre.

Go Babs !!

Have a great week one and all :)

Julia xx

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WorthingGroup run
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Paul WoodcockDuncan AndersonPaula MartenSarahGillybeanCraig

Rooting for Memories- Digging In to Weed Out the Forget-Me-Nots!

Monday 14th August 2023

Written by JULIA GLEESON

To rain or not to rain - that is the question!

With an accuweather forecast that wasn't accurate we got the best of the weather on offer this evening with hardly any rain until we were just finishing.

It was nice to meet Kirsty, new to Guildcare, who showed to the area that the gardener at Haviland had requested we work on.

The bed was just outside some of the residents rooms and one that definitely needed some TLC with rubbish and weeds strewn all over it. The team wasted no time in getting on the gloves, grabbing a tool and getting down on their knees and digging in.

It was lovely to see Craig and Sarah back this evening bringing their usual level of both physical and mental energy! I will leave you to decide who brought which element!

Paul, Gillybean,Belinda and John cracked on enjoying some pruning, weeding and the usual banter as we worked.

1 hour later and we were mission accomplished!

Apologies for the delay in sending this report out - our 1st baby grandchild made a slightly early appearance and put my head into a whirl as well as some sleep deprivation thrown in too! IT's A BOY !!!

Next week we will be at St Botolph's Church garden and then to the Brew House to celebrate Sarah 50th good deed !

Hope to see lots of you there !

Have a great week

Julia xx

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WorthingGroup run
JULIA GLEESON
DaisyGillybeanJohn RobinsonDuncan Anderson

Rooted in the present... and occasionally uprooted in confusion

Monday 10th July 2023

Written by JULIA GLEESON

Six of the team either ran, walked, cycled or drove to Linfield House to to lend a helping hand and improve the Richmond garden's appearance. Our primary objective was to tidy up the space and tackle the persistent weed problem.

My team today consisted of

  • Duncan plus Olly, his cousins son who was shadowing Duncan for 2 days of work experience ( life changing for Olly !! )
  • Gillybean
  • John
  • Daisy
  • Ricky

The team enthusiastically undertook various tasks to transform the garden. First and foremost we had been asked to clear the unsightly dead leaves in a large bed just near the entrance to the garden whilst carefully leaving the green shoots underneath to grow again. Once this was done the team moved to other areas of the garden which, overall, was looking overgrown and in need of some tlc. Gill was particularly good a taking a deep dive into the back of the undergrowth armed with her pruners pulling out armfuls of debris. Olly was also a great help using his height to reach and remove dead branches of the cordyline palm tree. John did a stirling job sweeping up and filling the green bin, also assisted by Ricky. Daisy was particularly great at weeding the pond area.

I also took a moment to look at the courtyard garden that we have previously worked on and admired all the plants and shrubs that are in full bloom. Particularly pretty and fragrant was the honeysuckle featured in the photos.

With plenty of social banter about subjects ranging from Ricky's proposed social event in September, Duncan's dream camper van or Daisy's practical joke on her husband together with Ollys work experience with Duncan, it was a great atmosphere whilst achieving a lot in a short amount of time.

With a very much appreciated box of chocolates given to us, we always feel appreciated at our visits at Linfield. The collective efforts of the group tonight will, in my opinion, have a significant impact on the residents at the home. The tidying and weeding activities not only enhanced the garden's visual appeal but also provided a safer and more comfortable space for the residents to enjoy.

Next week we are meeting at Worthing Leisure Centre - hope to see you there.

Have a great week.

Julia xx

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WorthingCommunity mission
JULIA GLEESONJohn RobinsonDaisyBarbara BarrettGillybean

A-plantastic way to sow seeds of remember-bud!

Monday 12th June 2023

Written by JULIA GLEESON

Setting the scene

On a sunny Monday evening in June, four dedicated Goodym volunteers arrived at a dementia care home to lend a helping hand in the garden. Despite a slight misunderstanding with the staff, who were initially expecting them to be the entertainment for the evening, the volunteers felt appreciated and proceeded with their plan to assist in the garden.

Volunteers

Gillybean

Gill came prepared with her trusty trug of tools, which turned out to be a lifesaver as there were no tools available at the care home. Her thoughtful preparation ensured that the team had the necessary equipment to carry out their tasks effectively.

Daisy and John

Daisy and John spent their time on their knees, diligently weeding the patio area. Their willingness to get their hands dirty ensured that the garden would be a welcoming space for the residents to enjoy.

Barbara Gillybean and Julia

Barbara, Gill and I worked hard to clear a significant amount of debris from the raised flowerbeds. By removing the clutter, we tried hard to recreate a cleaner and aesthetically pleasing environment for the residents.

Activities In addition to weeding and debris clearance, the volunteers stumbled upon an unexpected surprise. While tending to the raised flowerbeds, they discovered some hidden treasures in the form of onions and potatoes. This unexpected harvest added a touch of excitement and joy to their volunteering experience.

Conclusion

Despite the initial confusion about their role, the Goodym volunteers made a valuable contribution to the dementia care home garden. Gill's resourcefulness with her tools, Daisy and John's thorough weeding, and the efforts of Barbara and Gill clearing debris from the raised flowerbeds all greatly enhanced the garden's appearance. The discovery of fresh onions and potatoes added an extra element of delight to the day. The volunteers left with a sense of accomplishment, knowing they had made a small yet positive impact on the care home and its residents. The dedication and generosity of my small team serve as a shining example of the power of community involvement and the difference it can make in the lives of others.

Thanks all of you !

Julia xx

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WorthingCommunity mission
JULIA GLEESONBelinda RobinsonBarbara BarrettDaisyTamsin Cornwall

Sea You Later

Sunday 30th April 2023

Written by JULIA GLEESON

Worthing Run Fest dawned sunny and relatively still on in our beautiful town.

For the second year running, GoodGym had been asked to give out the finishers medals which we were very happy to agree to. Stephen was also harpooned to volunteer by one of the organisers, Jade whose charms were clearly more powerful than my pleas for volunteers - but wait - he ended up in the baggage tent so maybe karma did prevail somewhere !

A number of our Worthing GoodGymers were participating in the event.

Natascha, Daisy Greg ( aka Craig) Sarah, Sue A and Mr R John ran in the 10K whilst Sue W and Jay took on the mighty half marathon. Well done to you all . You are all our superstars !

Our intrepid runners all did brilliantly with several personal best times- Notably Jay, who ran London just 7 days ago got a PB . Massive kudos to you, our very own super hero - Cake man!

The other mini super hero of the day was Jemima ( mini me Tamsin ) who was super excited to be helping with the medals, and ended up fronting our team and giving out the medals and the trophy to the winners.

Finally, big shout out to Daisy and John who ran and then volunteered too.

So sorry for the lateness of this report. The Central GG tech team did a upgrade last week of the website which resulted in multiple bugs meaning it was impossible to upload a report until just now.

Looking forward to seeing you all in the next few weeks. With 2 more bank holidays in May we will also be actively volunteering on Wednesdays too.

Thank you for your support and patience

Julia xx

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