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Companionship wanted: Barry's opera and a cup of tea

Looking for a friendly person in Kilkenny to visit Barry once a week.

🇮🇪 Kilkenny, Leinster, Ireland427 views
Rory T. Hughes
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Kilkenny
I'm writing for my neighbor Barry, who's 80. Barry lives alone in Kilkenny, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country. Barry loves opera, 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. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
effort
1 hour a week
format
In person in Kilkenny
skills
kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Komal Vyas 🇮🇳 Accepted

    I live about 18 km from Kilkenny. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

  • Joshua B. Lacson 🇵🇭 Accepted

    I live about 10 km from Kilkenny. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.

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    Exactly what I needed

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    Honest and trustworthy

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Outstanding person

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    Outstanding person

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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