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Volunteers wanted: Komal's yard after the storm

Komal, 73, can no longer manage the yard after a storm; we are looking for helpers with chainsaws and rakes.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง EH4 9SE, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom1,621 views
Komal H. Thakur
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Edinburgh
I'm 73 and I have lived in this house in Edinburgh for 25 years. After the storm in August, two large branches and a fallen fence have blocked the back door and the garden path. I can no longer manage them myself because of my hip replacement. The council has told me it will be six weeks before they can send someone. I'd feel much safer if it were cleared sooner. Help needed: someone with a chainsaw, plus a few people with rakes and gloves. I'll provide tea, sandwiches and the green waste bags. A few hours will do. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
effort
3โ€“5 hours
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In person in Edinburgh
skills
chainsaw, gardening, hauling

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3.2(20 reviews)

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  • Good luck, Komal. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick

    • Sending strength. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

      • Wishing Komal a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

        • sending strength, Komal. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

          • looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Edinburgh.

            • Sending strength, Komal. Get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

              • sending love. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out

                • hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Edinburgh.

                  • Hope things get better soon. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Kinondoni.

                    • Sending strength. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

                      • Silvia H. ChรกvezPhoto verified

                        Thinking of you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Blessings.

                        • I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.

                          • get well soon. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                            • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. All the best!

                              • Wishing you peace. Get well soon.

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