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Yard rescue for Julia, 80: fallen trees and overgrown beds

Julia, 80, can no longer manage the yard after a storm; we're looking for helpers with chainsaws and rakes.

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ 2026 DS, Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands758 views
Julia Van Vliet
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Haarlem
I'm 80 and I have lived in this house in Haarlem for 21 years. After the storm in January, 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 arthritis. The council has told me it will be ten 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. I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
effort
3โ€“5 hours
format
In person in Haarlem
skills
chainsaw, gardening, hauling

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People who offered to help

  • Ruma Shahana Islam ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

    I live about 4 km from Haarlem. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

  • Nam ฤแบกt Kieu ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ

    I live about 16 km from Haarlem. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

Reviews

3.4(17 reviews)

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  • Michelle M. OrtizPhoto verified

    thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. All the best.

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