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A weekly visit for Samuel, 74, who lives alone in Newcastle upon Tyne
Samuel lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.
🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom1,718 views
I'm writing for my neighbor Samuel, who's 74. Samuel lives alone in Newcastle upon Tyne, and lost a son last year. The nearest family lives several hours away.
Samuel loves cricket, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Thursday 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.
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- effort
- 1 hour a week
- format
- In person in Newcastle upon Tyne
- skills
- kindness, patience
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People who offered to help
- Rajesh C. Anand 🇺🇸
i live about 11 km from Newcastle upon Tyne. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.
- Teresita G. Francisco 🇵🇭 Photo verified
i live about 5 km from Newcastle upon Tyne. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.
- Anh Hậu Luong 🇦🇺
I live about 10 km from Newcastle upon Tyne. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.
- Chinmay Sheth 🇮🇳 Accepted
I live about 15 km from Newcastle upon Tyne. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.
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thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. After 14 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Mekelle so I could bring a meal.
Hope you get there. After 14 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Wishing you the best, Faith. This could happen to any of us
hang in there. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.