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A weekly visit for Aiden, 90, who lives alone in Birmingham
Aiden lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.
🇬🇧 B15 7RG, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom730 views
I'm writing for my neighbor Aiden, who's 90. Aiden lives alone in Birmingham, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country.
Aiden loves chess, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Friday afternoon, would mean the world. We can also arrange a phone call if you can't visit in person.
All visitors will be introduced by me and I'll be there at the first meeting. I'll share references and, if you'd like, a short orientation from the local befriending charity.
No special skills are needed - just kindness and patience.
Thank you for reading my story.
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- 1 hour a week
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- In person in Birmingham
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- kindness, patience
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- Bryan Santos 🇵🇭 Address verified
i live about 13 km from Birmingham. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.
- Tesfaye Mekonnen Hagos 🇪🇹 Photo verified
I live about 12 km from Birmingham. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.
- Cristian H. Sandoval 🇲🇽
I live about 14 km from Birmingham. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.
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Sending good thoughts, Douglas. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless!
So sorry you're going through this. Get well soon. Put this on a community board in Newcastle this morning. Take care
Praying for you, Douglas. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.