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Sunday 18, January 2026
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 |
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 |
Bristol
Mowing, clearing leaves and weeding for Ms R (wk2)
Ms R cares for her mother and struggles to maintain her garden due to her own health. Having the garden tidied and leaves cleared would help alleviate a worry and she would be able to look out at the garden and enjoy the view.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Ms R of BS4 is available:
| Tue 13th January | 15:00 |
| Wed 14th January | 13:00-14:00 |
| Thu 15th January | 13:00-14:00 |
| Fri 16th January | 12:00-14:00 |
| Sat 17th January | 11:00-15:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 11:00-15:00 |
Tower Hamlets
A New Years Gift for Mr D - Gardening (wk2)
It would really lift his spirits as the garden is massive and he currently looks out and feels sad that he's unable to sort it out himself due to his back and neck pain.
1-3 GoodGymers needed • Mr D of E2 is available:
| Tue 13th January | 15:00 |
| Wed 14th January | 12:00-13:00 |
| Thu 15th January | 12:00-13:00 |
| Fri 16th January | 12:00-14:00 |
| Sat 17th January | 11:00-15:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 11:00-15:00 |
Bristol
Weeding and clearing for Mr M (wk3)
It will bring a smile to their faces, as its been a tough year.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mr M of BS7 is available:
| Tue 13th January | 15:00 |
| Wed 14th January | 13:00-14:00 |
| Thu 15th January | 13:00-14:00 |
| Fri 16th January | 12:00-14:00 |
| Sat 17th January | 12:00-14:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 11:00-14:00 |
Bristol
Frame some artwork for Ms J (wk2)
She would like to put up the artwork she likes in the new frames - due to frailty/ill health Jo cannot do this now
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Ms J of BS6 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 |
York
Unpacking removal boxes Mr J (wk1)
To enable him to feel settled in his new home and to improve his quality of life by having access to all of his belongings.
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Mr J of YO24 is available:
| Wed 14th January | 11:00-13:00 15:00-16:00 |
| Thu 15th January | 14:00-15:00 |
| Fri 16th January | 11:00-13:00 |
| Sat 17th January | 11:00-14:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 11:00-14:00 |
Ealing
Grass cutting for Mrs B (wk1)
It will ensure that the weather is suitable, both Mrs B and her husband can spend time in their garden, this in itself will greatly help to improve her mental health given her ongoing health difficulties and being restricted at home.
1-3 GoodGymers needed • Mrs B of UB6 is available:
| Sat 17th January | 11:00-15:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 11:00-15:00 |
| Mon 19th January | 12:00-14:00 |
| Tue 20th January | 12:00-15:00 |
Bristol
Weeding and cutting brambles for Ms L (wk1)
Ms L would really like to access her garden safely.
1-3 GoodGymers needed • Ms L of BS10 is available:
| Wed 14th January | 12:00-13:00 |
| Thu 15th January | 12:00-14:00 |
| Fri 16th January | 12:00-14:00 |
| Sat 17th January | 11:00-15:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 11:00-15:00 |
Newham
Move a double mattress from spare room to put on new bed frame for Ms V (Wk1)
She has her grandchildren who come to stay with her when they are off school - they will now be able to use the spare bed for their stay
1-2 GoodGymers needed • Ms V of E15 is available:
| Wed 14th January | 13:00-14:00 |
| Thu 15th January | 12:00-14:00 |
| Fri 16th January | 12:00-14:00 |
| Sat 17th January | 11:00-15:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 11:00-15:00 |
Liverpool
Pruning, trimming and weeding in the garden for Miss J
Miss J will be able to sit out in the garden over spring/summer and will greatly impact positively on her mental health
2-3 GoodGymers needed • Miss J of L5 is available:
| Sat 17th January | 11:00-19:00 |
| Sun 18th January | 11:00-19:00 |
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
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! ππ³ Let's change that! Task with a walkπΆββοΈ or runπ
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!πππ³
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
12:00 - 14:00
Bexley
Litterpicking at Lesnes Abbey Woods
Helping to maintain this historic area
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