Hackney

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Better lait than never

1 GoodGymer made their way to help an isolated older person in Hackney.

  • Dom Tooze
 
Tuesday, 5th of May 2020

Today a GoodGym runner used their cycle to help an older person in the community.

Mr A isn't able to get out to do his shopping at the moment, so GoodGym were asked if they could lend a hand this week. I signed up, and got the pleasure of meeting Mr A (while upholding social distancing advice) and his gorgeous dog, Mr P.

Mr A gave me his shopping list (including milk and ingredients for some homemade dog food), and off I went! After realising I'd forgotten the cash, popping back, then hitting up the shops Mr A wanted me to go to, I managed to bring everything back.

While waiting for my return, Mr A had a brainwave and put an old chair he's been planning to get rid of in the front garden, and watched the world go by with Mr P loyally by his side. On dropping off the haul, I had a nice chat with Mr's A and P before heading on my way.

Report written by Dom Tooze


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Bristol runner
Bristol runner
Friday May 8th, 2020 12:45

well done Dom!

Jacqueline Francis
Jacqueline Francis
she/her
Friday May 8th, 2020 14:02

Brilliant

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