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Yard rescue for Sophie, 87: fallen trees and overgrown beds

Garden rescue day in London: bring gloves and a rake.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง London, England, United Kingdom1,446 views
Sophie R. Hughes
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London
I'm 87 and I have lived in this house in London for 20 years. After the storm in April, 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 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. If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
effort
3โ€“5 hours
format
In person in London
skills
chainsaw, gardening, hauling

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  • Rubel Kamrul MajumderPhoto verified

    Wishing Sophie a smooth procedure and a full recovery. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

    • shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings

      • Hang in there. Hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

        • wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Dehiwala.

          • Best of luck. Hope the doctors have good news. Please keep us posted.

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