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Companionship wanted: Bram's cricket and a cup of tea

Bram lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.

🇳🇱 2545 DV, The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands198 views
Jan Sander De Haan
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The Hague
I'm writing for my neighbor Bram, who's 88. Bram lives alone in The Hague, and lost a sister last year. The nearest family lives 790 kilometers away. Bram loves cricket, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Saturday 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. Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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1 hour a week
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In person in The Hague
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kindness, patience
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  • Thomas T. Ruiz

    Rooting for you, Jan. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of The Hague.

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