Southwark

Mission

Pack to basics!

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

  • Lenka
 
Friday, 15th of May 2020

On this Friday morning I had been assigned to a mission in Peckham for Ms G. I went to hers to pick up a list and cash, she stated not to worry if I am unable to get everything which only drives me to get it all. It was the biggest shopping list that I have seen so far from all the missions and was a real test and experience for the UK shopping culture. It was the first time that I have come across UHT milk, evaporated milk, tinned beef paste and most bizarre of all Spaghetti loops, thank goodness for Google, where I had to log in to Morrisons WiFi and get assistance from staff to help direct me to right ailses. The list was so long I was just so glad I had a pen on me to tick off the items on the shopping list. Once packed I made my way out and then disaster struck one of the bags fell apart so I had to call for assistant, my partner David who was in the area arrived with extra bags from Morrisons. I learnt my lesson, back to basics and always pack lighter. I delivered a COMPLETED shopping back to Ms G who was happy to receive a successful shop, completely unaware what had happened moments earlier.

Report written by Lenka

In partnership with British Red Cross Independent Living (Lambeth & Southwark).

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Amy Pezet
Amy Pezet
Wednesday May 20th, 2020 13:19

Very detailed shopping list - well done to you (and google and David) for completing the mission.

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