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Sunday
Lewisham
Garden weeding and tidying in front and rear gardens for Mr M (wk1)
A 90-year-old gentleman who is the sole carer for his wife who has dementia, needs help to tidy his garden. It was once his sanctuary, but now he spends every moment looking after his wife. Your kindness could bring him peace and joy in a time when he is feeling completely overwhelmed by his caring duties.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mr M of SE6 is available:
| Fri 16th January | 10:00-15:00 |
| Sat 17th January | 10:00-15:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 10:00-15:00 |
Trafford
Gardening for Mrs R (wk1)
Improved wellbeing and make her feel better as housebound, lives alone and family busy working
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs R of M32 is available:
| Sat 17th January | 10:00-15:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 10:00-15:00 |
Windsor and Maidenhead
Help Mrs J with using her iPad and Mobile (wk1)
Mrs J is unable to leave her home without support so if she can access the internet this will give her something to pass the time and also to research social groups to increase confidence and isolation
2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs J of SL6 is available:
| Wed 14th January | 10:00-11:00 |
| Thu 15th January | 10:00-14:00 |
| Fri 16th January | 17:00-19:00 |
| Sat 17th January | 10:00-13:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 10:00-13:00 |
Windsor and Maidenhead
Weeding plant pots, moving empty pots and weeding patio for Mr J (wk1)
He would love to look out and see that the area is more manageable and back to the beautiful garden he has
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mr J of SL6 is available:
| Fri 16th January | 10:00-14:00 |
| Sat 17th January | 10:00-14:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 10:00-14:00 |
Islington
Weeding garden for Ms S (wk1)
Ms S is a full time carer for her husband, and is not able to clear this space herself. Clearing this area will allow the garden to be a space that the family can enjoy
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Ms S of N1 is available:
| Fri 16th January | 10:00-13:00 |
| Sat 17th January | 10:00-14:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 10:00-14:00 |
| Tue 20th January | 12:00-15:00 |
Ealing
Moving furniture and decluttering for Ms C (wk1)
Ms C would like to have some decluttering done and for sofa to be moved, so she can arrange repairs
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Ms C of W5 is available:
| Sat 17th January | 10:00-16:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 10:00-16:00 |
| Tue 20th January | 14:00-17:00 |
Southwark
Gardening in Mrs N's small overgrown garden (wk1)
She has health issues so is unable to maintain her garden so it would mean a lot to have it look more tidy.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs N of SE15 is available:
| Sat 17th January | 10:00-14:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 10:00-14:00 |
| Mon 19th January | 11:00-13:00 |
| Tue 20th January | 10:00-14:00 |
Hounslow
Weeding and trimming plants for Ms L (wk1, flexi)
Ms L would like to enjoy the garden area again but due to their health they can't do it themselves
2-3 GoodGymers needed • Ms L of TW5 is available:
| Sat 17th January | 10:00-15:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 10:00-15:00 |
| Mon 19th January | 12:00-14:00 |
| Tue 20th January | 13:00-15:00 |
Lewisham
Weeding and cleaning windows for Miss N (wk1)
Miss N will be able to enjoy the garden and look out of the windows.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Ms N of SE8 is available:
| Sat 17th January | 10:00-14:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 10:00-14:00 |
| Fri 23rd January | 10:00-14:00 |
Oxford
Gardening for Mrs P (flexi) (wk 1)
Supports Mrs P to keep home in order giving her a good view out the window. Also provides interaction for Mrs P who cannot get out the house easily
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mrs P of OX4 is available:
| Fri 16th January | 11:00-12:00 |
| Sat 17th January | 10:00-14:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 10:00-14:00 |
| Mon 19th January | 11:00 |
| Tue 20th January | 11:00-15:00 |
Lewisham
Grass mowing and bramble bashing for Miss M (wk1)
She struggles with her physical and mental health and can't even get out in her garden at the moment and would love to spend some summer days enjoying the outdoors. She is afraid the neighbours are going to start complaining.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Miss M of SE13 is available:
| Thu 15th January | 10:00-13:00 |
| Fri 16th January | 10:00-13:00 |
| Sat 17th January | 10:00-13:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 10:00-13:00 |
Bromley
Unpacking clothing for Mr P (wk3)
It will help Mr P feel more settled and support his care staff who have to assist him daily with all his personal care tasks support him more easily. Mr P is a wheelchair user.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mr P of BR2 is available:
| Wed 14th January | 12:00-14:00 |
| Thu 15th January | 12:00-14:00 |
| Fri 16th January | 12:00-14:00 |
| Sat 17th January | 11:00-15:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 11:00-14:00 |
Bromley
Bookcase unit assembly for Mr P (wk3)
Will help Mr P set up his flat having just moved from a nursing home to independent living. He is a wheelchair user and having his flat set up will make it easier for him to get around and store his personal items.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mr P of BR2 is available:
| Wed 14th January | 12:00-14:00 |
| Thu 15th January | 12:00-14:00 |
| Fri 16th January | 12:00-14:00 |
| Sat 17th January | 11:00-15:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 11:00-14:00 |
Cardiff
Helping to unpack boxes for Miss M (wk3)
This would give Miss M space in her spare bedroom and be able to see her belongings clearly.
1-3 GoodGymers needed • Miss M of CF64 is available:
| Thu 15th January | 11:00-15:00 |
| Sat 17th January | 11:00-15:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 11:00-15:00 |
08:45 - 09:45
Hounslow
Helping out at Osterley Junior parkrun!
Help kids get active
08:45 - 09:45
Lewisham
Volunteering at Forster Memorial Park Junior Parkrun
Make this event happen!
08:45 - 09:45
Hackney
JANUARY CHALLENGE: London Fields junior parkrun volunteering - Jan 18th
Help Hackneyโs young people do some fun exercise on a Sunday morning
09:00 - 10:30
Cardiff
Volunteering at junior parkrun
Encourages a younger generation into running and volunteering
10:00 - 12:00
Windsor and Maidenhead
Hedgelaying at Battlemead (what3words: //sketch.bugs.copy)
Work with the local conservation volunteers and learn a new skill
10:00 - 11:00
York
More barrowing of woodchip at Danesmead Wood
Making the wood more accessible for residents
10:00 - 12:00 4km
Ealing
What's missing in Pear Tree Park? Pear trees! ๐๐ณ Let's change that! Task with a walk๐ถโโ๏ธ or run๐
Prepping the beds ahead of planting donated pear trees with Ealing Greenwayers
10:30 - 12:00
Camden
Planting Fruit Trees at Holly Lodge Estate Community Centre!๐๐๐ณ
Join us for 90 active minutes in nature :)
10:30 - 12:00
Bath
Alice Park Community Garden
Help volunteers maintain this wildlife friendly community space.
10:30 - 12:15
Luton
Limbury Meads Litterpick
Looking after Luton's green spaces
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