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Winter Preparation for a Suffolk Garden

October 2023 Despite the recent floods , the team were greeted by glorious weather when they arrived in Sudbourne Suffolk to undertake some garden preparations for the forthcoming winter. Our organised host Kate had compiled a list of jobs (internal … Continue reading

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September Pathway and Patio !

September 2023 – Recipients Emma and Mark were treated to a masterclass of MFC at its best today where seven volunteers excelled in enthusiasm .harmonisation and a sheer desire to get the job done ! Suffolk Inspire – https://inspiresuffolk.org.uk were … Continue reading

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Rain did not stop play !

August 2023 “Y’know, one thing that stood out for us was what a generous and kind hearted group you all are.  The way you looked after each other and supported each was special, and it left a real positive energy” … Continue reading

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Martlesham Muscles

In late April 2023 a team of Muscles For Charity volunteers took on the task of replacing and extending a small patio and erecting a new rotary clothes line at the rear of a house in Martlesham Heath, Suffolk. Spread … Continue reading

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Just Jobs !

July 2023 “Please thank all the team for their hard work. My house feels so much more like a home with my pictures in the wall! And especially for Steve… the pulley in action.  I think what you all do … Continue reading

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Paired Geese

In late June 2023, three Muscles for Charity volunteers (Joie, Judy & Glenna) traveled 113 miles, by car and two ferries, from Kirkland, Washington, USA to Esquimalt Park, British Columbia to deliver the ‘Paired Geese’ sculpture by Georgia Gerber.   This … Continue reading

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MFC by the Sea !

June 2023 – Muscles came to the aid of local Felixstowe resident Jan who was in need of some assistance to finish off a pathway that had been expertly prepared by her late husband Jim. Lady Sarah (the real one … Continue reading

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North American Muscles for Charity team supporting decorated 98 year old WW2 veteran, Dick Nelms.

During 1944, Richard A Nelms, then aged 21 years, completed the maximum number of 35 missions over Nazi occupied Europe piloting a B17 bomber manufactured in Seattle, USA. Nowadays, Dick volunteers at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, standing beside … Continue reading

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Muscles members, of all ages, complete second phase of garden project in Chehalis, WA, USA

Fiveteen members of the US Muscles for Charity team returned to Chehalis, WA on Saturday 24th April 2021 to complete a garden makeover project for recipient, Barb Blackwell, that was started in November 2020. Returning to Barb’s home in the … Continue reading

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The global pandemic brings Muscles for Charity activity to a halt, but members of the US team pitch in to help a colleague prepare for a harsh winter.

Chehalis is a community of approximately 7,000 people situated in beautiful rolling and wooded countryside either side of Interstate 5 midway between Seattle, WA and Portland, OR. Responding to a Chehalis based team members concerns about a potentially harsh winter … Continue reading

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